Head of Commercial - Construction

Lanesra Technical Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Head of Commercial to strengthen their team and oversee a portfolio of projects worth £600m-£750m over five years. This hybrid position involves developing commercial strategies, leading teams, and managing stakeholder relationships to drive the success of the Business Unit. The role requires a track record in senior commercial roles within the construction or utilities industry, with a focus on strategic delivery and enhancing commercial performance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Car/car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role.
• Experience in leading teams and delivering multiple high value programmes.
• Proven ability in delivering business objectives at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing the Commercial function of the Business Unit.
• Developing and executing commercial strategic plans.
• Supporting procurement and estimating teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Position: Head of Commercial

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary: 105k-120k (DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Head of Commercial for Alliance framework. The framework is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver more than half of Anglian Waters capital investment programme. You'll direct, lead, manage and develop the Commercial function including estimating and programme management within the framework and ensure outperformance against the commercial expectations of all principal stakeholders.
You'll be at the heart of driving the commercial success of a designated Business Unit looking after a portfolio of projects of between 600m - 750m over a five year period.

Responsibilities: You will report directly to the Delivery/Commercial Director of the framework and the responsibilities will include:
As the Head of Commercial, you will be jointly responsible for developing and executing commercial strategic plans to drive outperformance for the Business Unit.
Lead and manage all aspects of the business unit commercial function, ensuring the team is capable of successfully delivering the Alliance and Business Unit strategic objective.
Support the Procurement Team to establish, sustain, and maintain leading edge procurement and commercial models that drive the right behaviours and deliver successful outcomes for the Business Unit.
Support the Estimating Team to establish, sustain, and maintain leading edge project and programme estimating models to facilitate the project lifecycle. Ensuring timely and accurate cost capture upon project closure.
Be responsible for cost and performance indicator assurance across the Business Unit, including the Profit/Loss of the Business Unit against its budget.
Be accountable for the commercial performance for the Business Unit. Build strong business unit relationships to drive collaboration and integration. Utilise these to achieve better value for the Business Unit.
Support the development of the right culture, behaviours and organisation, employees, and supply chain. Building a commercially aware culture within the Business Unit.

Experience: Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role
Experience in leading teams
A track record of delivering multiple and high value programme of projects Apply online only)m) in the Construction or Utilities industry
Educated to degree level
Experience in change management
Management experience in commercial contracting
Proven ability in delivering business objectives at a strategic level
Proven experience at delivering best practise
Proven commercial acumen and leadership
Strong capability in risk and issue management
Proficient communication and negotiation skills
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Outstanding communicator at all levels
Can clearly communicate the strategy and provide direction
Strong motivational skills
Proven history of successful self and team development
Ability to deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines
Takes personal responsibility for continually improving own knowledge, skills and networks

Packages includes: A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
Car/car allowance
Bonus
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

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