Head of Commercial, Highways & Infrastructure

Carrington West; Wealden; On-site; GBP 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Head of Commercial in East Sussex to lead strategy and performance for major National Highways contracts. The role focuses on profitability, risk management, and client relationship strength across the supply chain, with NEC4 experience highly valued.

The successful candidate will drive procurement, governance, and commercial teams to deliver high-value infrastructure projects while ensuring regulatory and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• This is a senior commercial leadership role requiring proven management of large-scale contracts and teams.
• Strong financial oversight and risk mitigation experience is essential.
• Experience with NEC4 contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and performance across major highways contracts.
• Manage procurement, negotiations, contract governance, and commercial risk.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, KPIs, and delivery outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and delivery partners.
• Lead and support commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation, and contract profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

P&L management

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Head of Commercial in East Sussex to lead strategy and performance for major National Highways contracts. The role focuses on profitability, risk management, and client relationship strength across the supply chain, with NEC4 experience highly valued.

The successful candidate will drive procurement, governance, and commercial teams to deliver high-value infrastructure projects while ensuring regulatory and safety standards are met.