Commercial lead

Aureos Capital; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED on behalf of the Taylor Woodrow / Aureos JV working on Washwood Heath for HS2 is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive strategic commercial initiatives, optimize revenue streams, and ensure project success. This role involves leading the commercial aspects of the building section of WWH Depot, from negotiation to contract management.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing contracts, pricing, stakeholder engagement, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or related field; MBA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with clients, partners and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and optimal performance.
• Oversee pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability across services.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry partners, and internal departments.
• Monitor commercial performance, analyze metrics, and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams for seamless execution of strategies.
• Lead and mentor a section of the commercial team with a focus on high performance.
• Stay updated on regulations, best practices, and technologies to maintain competitiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's/MBA desirable

Tools

Project management software

Job description

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

Job Summary

AUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED on behalf of the Taylor Woodrow / Aureos JV working on Washwood Heath for HS2, is seeking a Senior QS to drive strategic commercial initiatives, optimize revenue streams, and ensure project success. This role involves leading the commercial aspects of the building section of WWH Depot, from negotiation to contract management, to achieve project objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist to develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives and market trends.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with clients, partners, and suppliers to secure favorable terms and agreements.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and optimal performance for all commercial agreements.
• Oversee pricing strategies and models to ensure competitiveness and profitability across all service offerings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry partners, and internal departments.
• Monitor commercial performance, analyze key metrics, and provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure seamless execution of commercial strategies and projects.
• Lead and mentor a section of the commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting continuous development.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position within the infrastructure, construction, or related services industry.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and closing complex commercial deals and achieving revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, and risk management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic commercial plans.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, financial reports, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and commercial software tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in team management and development.
• Experience with HS2 is desirable but not essential

Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.