Head of Commercial – Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car or Car allowance

Bonus

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Job summary

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Head of Commercial to oversee the @one Alliance framework. The role focuses on directing the commercial function, estimating and programme management across a portfolio of projects valued at £600m–£750m over five years.

The position offers hybrid working in Peterborough, a competitive salary (£105k-£120k DOE), car/allowance, bonus and a comprehensive benefits package for a senior professional in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior quantity surveying or commercial role.
• Experience leading teams and driving commercial outcomes.
• Track record delivering large-scale programmes (£600m–£750m) in construction/utilities.
• Educated to degree level and experienced in commercial contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategic plans for the Business Unit.
• Lead the commercial function to deliver the Alliance and Unit objectives.
• Support procurement models to drive value and proper behaviours.
• Support estimating models for project lifecycles and cost capture on closure.
• Be accountable for commercial performance and P/L within the Budget.
• Foster a commercially aware culture and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial leadership

Procurement experience

Cost estimation

Education

Degree level education

Job description

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 their @one 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

• 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 (£600-700m) 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