Commercial Director - Project

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Warrington; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Cumbria/Warrington seeks an experienced Project Commercial Director to lead commercial excellence across nuclear, infrastructure and design & build initiatives. This senior role requires strong contracting, supply chain, and risk management skills to drive delivery and governance.

You will build client and supplier relationships and steer procurement strategies while supporting bid development and project execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior commercial leadership roles on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven contracting background across design & build and supply chain procurement.
• Strong risk management and contract administration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across major projects and programmes.
• Provide strategic leadership to support growth and delivery.
• Oversee complex contractual arrangements throughout lifecycle.
• Drive commercial performance, governance and risk management.
• Develop relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead procurement strategies and commercial negotiations.
• Support bid development and contract execution.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contracting expertise

Supply chain management

Risk management

Education

Degree qualified

MCIPS or MRICS/RICS

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Project Commercial Director - Cumbria / Warrington

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.

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.

Project Commercial Director - Cumbria / Warrington

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.

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.