Defence Infra Commercial Director | £3B Programme | Hybrid

Balfour Beatty plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Project Commercial Director to lead the commercial function on a national defence infrastructure programme valued at around £3 billion. The role drives commercial performance, governance, risk and cash flow while shaping procurement strategy across major buildings, civil engineering and infrastructure works.

You will build senior relationships with clients and supply chain partners, lead negotiations, and mentor a high-performing team to deliver results in a

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a major £3bn programme.
• Manage commercial strategy, governance, risk and compliance.
• Oversee contract performance, cost management, margin protection and cash flow.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and digital transformation across the commercial function.
• Provide commercial leadership on bids, opportunities and growth initiatives.
• Build and lead high-performing commercial teams across multiple projects.
• Develop strategic relationships with customers, supply chain partners and industry stakeholders.
• Support programme delivery through proactive commercial decision-making and robust financial controls.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of commercial leaders.

Job description

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Project Commercial Director to lead the commercial function on a national defence infrastructure programme valued at around £3 billion. The role drives commercial performance, governance, risk and cash flow while shaping procurement strategy across major buildings, civil engineering and infrastructure works.

You will build senior relationships with clients and supply chain partners, lead negotiations, and mentor a high-performing team to deliver results in a