Head of Commercial

PSR Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Commercial to spearhead their flagship industrial project in North Yorkshire. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in commercial operations, contract management, and team development. You'll be responsible for driving commercial strategy, ensuring profitability, and leading a talented team, making a significant impact on one of the company's key initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role within energy or engineering.
• Strong background in contract management (NEC, JCT).
• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Build, own, and lead the commercial function across major projects.
• Develop commercial strategy for sustainable growth.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or Finance

Job description

Head of Commercial – Freelance – North Yorkshire

PSR Solutions are excited to be partnered with a key client who is looking for a Head of Commercial–a strategic and commercially driven leader to join their business.

As Head of Commercial, you'll be at the forefront of a flagship industrial project, helping to shape the commercial strategy, drive profitable growth, and ensure robust risk and contract management processes are in place.

What You'll Do

• Build out, own and lead the commercial function across a major industrial project
  
• Develop and implement commercial strategy to drive sustainable growth, improve margins, and manage risk
  
• Oversee bids, tenders, and pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability
  
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, partners, and suppliers, ensuring legal and commercial alignment
  
• Strengthen governance and commercial controls, enhancing forecasting, cost management, and reporting
  
• Mentor and develop a high–performing commercial team across both project and business functions
  

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role within energy, infrastructure, industrial services, or engineering
  
• Strong background in contract management, including NEC, JCT, or bespoke industrial contracts
  
• Demonstrated leadership on large–scale projects, complex service models, or joint ventures
  
• Financial and risk management expertise, with a track record of delivering margin growth and operational efficiency
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive level
  
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Finance
  

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a flagship project with real impact.
Apply today to start the conversation.