Deputy Director (Works Commercial)

Russell Tobin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a senior commercial leader to oversee high-value works procurement within a major public-sector organisation across construction and infrastructure projects.

This role requires strong NEC expertise, public procurement knowledge, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will lead procurement teams and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• Strong NEC expertise required for managing high-value works.
• Extensive experience with PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Background in works/construction procurement with team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Manage high-value supplier and contract relationships.

Skills

Strong NEC3/NEC4 expertise

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are supporting a major public-sector organisation undergoing significant estate transformation and infrastructure investment programmes.

They are seeking an experienced commercial leader to oversee high-value works procurement activity across construction, infrastructure, facilities management, and capital projects within a complex stakeholder environment.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong NEC expertise, public procurement knowledge, and experience managing major works/commercial programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and procurement delivery for works and infrastructure projects
• Provide NEC contract expertise across complex procurements
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations
• Support senior stakeholders on commercial governance and procurement strategy
• Lead and develop commercial/procurement teams
• Manage high-value supplier and contract relationships

Required Experience

• Strong NEC3/NEC4 expertise
• Experience with PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• Background in works/construction procurement
• Experience leading commercial or procurement teams
• Strong stakeholder management capability
• Experience within public-sector, infrastructure, construction, or estates environments

Ideal Backgrounds

• Public-sector procurement functions
• Estates and FM organisations

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly visible and strategically important environment delivering complex and high-profile projects.