Head of Commercial

Morson Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure organisation is seeking a Head of Commercial for their Electricity Transmission division. This key leadership role involves shaping commercial strategy, developing teams, and overseeing complex energy projects across the South West and South Wales. Candidates should have extensive experience in commercial leadership within infrastructure or energy sectors, a relevant degree, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive package including a company car, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car + fuel card

Private healthcare

Matched pension

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant commercial leadership experience within infrastructure or power projects.
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and contract law.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial team, ensuring compliance with internal governance.
• Work with senior leadership to define annual business strategy and commercial objectives.
• Oversee bid strategy, tender reviews, and contract conditions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Head of Commercial – Electricity Transmission (Substations)

Location: South West / South Wales (travel required)

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Energy Infrastructure / Utilities / Power

Package: Excellent basic salary + car/allowance + private healthcare + bonus + benefits

About the Role

A leading UK infrastructure organisation is seeking a Head of Commercial to join their Electricity Transmission division, supporting the delivery of high-voltage substation and transmission projects (up to 400kV) across the South West and South Wales.

This is a key senior leadership position, responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving commercial governance, and developing a high-performing commercial team across a portfolio of technically complex energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the commercial team, ensuring compliance with internal governance and industry standards
• Define team structure, roles, responsibilities and capability requirements
• Support APC / professional development pathways and mentor commercial staff
• Embed a strong culture of commercial and contractual awareness

Commercial Strategy & Governance

• Work with senior leadership to define annual business strategy and commercial objectives
• Oversee bid strategy, tender reviews, contract conditions and risk assessments
• Ensure robust commercial controls, effective change management and accurate reporting
• Lead on contract negotiation within governance thresholds
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting, valuations, forecasting and cash-flow management

Project & Contract Delivery

• Oversee contract administration processes, including compensation events and change control
• Support project teams with cost/value reconciliations, forecasting and margin optimisation
• Review project performance, challenge assumptions and drive corrective action where required
• Work collaboratively with legal and operational teams to prevent or resolve disputes
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and year-end reporting

About You

You will be a commercially astute leader with a strong background in major infrastructure or energy projects, ideally within electricity transmission or substations.

Key Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related commercial field (or equivalent experience)
• Significant commercial leadership experience within infrastructure or power projects
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and contract law
• Knowledge of programming, project controls and commercial risk management
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites and regional offices

What’s on Offer?

• Company car + fuel card (EV/hybrid options available)
• Private healthcare & health cash plan
• Matched/contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Retail discount portal
• Employee wellbeing support
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• EV salary-sacrifice scheme
• Professional development and career progression opportunities