Commercial Director - Project

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in the North West region is seeking a senior Project Commercial Director to lead the commercial function across major projects in the Nuclear business and to drive commercial excellence in bid, contract strategy and delivery.

This role requires a strategic leader experienced in complex contracting, supply chain management and risk control, with a track record of navigating large-scale infrastructure and design&build programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified.
• MCIPS or MRICS/RICS professional qualification.
• Must be a sole UK national able to satisfy security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of major projects and programmes.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership to support business growth and project delivery objectives.
• Manage and oversee complex contractual arrangements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive commercial performance, risk management and governance across projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead supply chain procurement strategies and commercial negotiations.
• Support bid development, contract execution and dispute avoidance/resolution activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Risk management

Supply chain management

Relationship building

Education

Degree qualified

MCIPS

MRICS/RICS

Job description

North West

Project Commercial Director

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Director to join our Nuclear business and play a key leadership role in driving commercial excellence across major infrastructure and design & build projects.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a highly accomplished commercial professional with extensive experience managing complex contracting environments, supply chain strategies and large-scale project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of major projects and programmes.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership to support business growth and project delivery objectives.
• Manage and oversee complex contractual arrangements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive commercial performance, risk management and governance across projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead supply chain procurement strategies and commercial negotiations.
• Support bid development, contract execution and dispute avoidance/resolution activities.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in a Commercial Director, Commercial Lead or equivalent senior commercial leadership role.
• Strong contracting background with proven experience across:
• Major infrastructure projects.
• Design and build projects.
• Supply chain procurement and management.
• Demonstrable expertise in commercial risk management and contract administration.
• Degree qualified.
• Professional qualification such as MCIPS or MRICS/RICS.
• Must be a sole UK national and able to satisfy relevant security requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within Joint Ventures (JVs).
• Strong knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Construction sector background.
• Experience delivering projects within regulated or major infrastructure environments.
• Previous experience within the nuclear sector would be advantageous.

We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.