Global Commercial Director - Capital Projects

ISS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities services leader is seeking a highly skilled Global Commercial Director to support project delivery and governance. The role involves strategic oversight of projects globally, enhancing processes, and implementing best practices for successful outcomes. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in related fields and a strong grounding in construction procurement and project management. This position allows for hybrid working in London.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior commercial or PMO roles within FM Projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, planning, contracts, and project management processes.
• Experience managing contracts around £5m and project portfolios over £40m.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and pricing frameworks.
• Implement best practices to improve margins and manage risks.
• Provide commercial input into annual capital investment plans.
• Drive global procurement and subcontracting strategies.
• Train teams on new processes and tools.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Construction contract expertise

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Proactive attitude

International travel willingness

Education

Degree in Technical, Commercial, Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Project systems (e.g., Monday.com)

Job description

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As a global leader in facilities services we connect people and places to make the world work better. Whether directly or indirectly, you'll play a vital role in supporting our placemakers in delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our customers. Together, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

Location

London, Hybrid

Language

English

Main purpose of the position

Working within the Global Projects Team the Global Commercial Director is to provide support to the Global Capital Projects Director and the regional leads with implementing, governing and monitoring the consistent processes and governance for Project Delivery globally. Centrally supporting the delivery teams and providing the tools to manage delivery and minimise risks consistently cross accounts, opportunities of alignments and enable the region to provide project services to the same consistent high standard as the rest of the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy, pricing frameworks, and development of project systems (e.g., Monday.com).
• Implement best practices to improve margins, manage risks, and standardise delivery processes.
• Develop and maintain global governance and operating procedures.
• Provide commercial input into annual capital investment plans.
• Drive global procurement and subcontracting strategies; implement standard contract documents.
• Oversee Account Development Plans and identify organic growth opportunities.
• Standardise financial and project performance reporting across regions.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support bid preparation, commercial modelling, and regional tender submissions.
• Train teams on new processes, contracts, tools, and systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical, Commercial, Project Management or related field; 10+ years in senior commercial or PMO roles within FM Projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, planning, contracts, and project management processes.
• Advanced IT literacy (MS Office, MS Project, project systems).
• Experience managing contracts ~£5m and project portfolios >£40m.
• Proven background in governance, process development, and strategic procurement.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with ability to interpret market dynamics.
• Strong construction contract expertise and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing ability.
• Change-driven, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Strong leadership, accountability, collaboration, and client focus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers' success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture - empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers' employees and businesses thrive too.

ISS seeks to BE a place of belonging and CREATE places where every person is welcomed, embraced, and valued for exactly who they are. Places where people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves.

Since our founding in 1901, ISS has been a people‑first company. We recognise the power of diversity, inclusion and belonging and celebrate the differences that make us unique. When everyone is free to be themselves, everyone benefits.

Our people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves, allowing them to seize opportunities and reach their full potential. We take seriously our obligation to improve lives, make a difference in our communities, and protect our planet - because when we get things right, the world works better. And that is what drives us.

How you'll apply

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