Head of Commercial Management - 12-month FTC – Utilities – Hybrid – South of England

Oliver Sanderson Group PLC; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utilities organisation is seeking a Head of Commercial Management to drive commercial excellence and oversee contract governance. This pivotal role requires a proven leader with NEC expertise and a strong track record in commercial management within the utilities sector. You will negotiate contracts, optimise frameworks, and ensure compliance, all while leading a high-performing team. This 12-month FTC role is hybrid with some national travel.

Benefits

Exciting package on offer

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial and contract management within infrastructure or utilities.
• Expert knowledge of NEC contracts and Construction Act compliance.
• Strong leadership capabilities in managing senior commercial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Management Team.
• Oversee negotiation and delivery of NEC and Construction Act contracts.
• Ensure robust execution and maximise supplier performance.

Skills

Commercial and contract management

NEC contracts knowledge

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Are you a proven commercial leader with NEC expertise? This is your opportunity to drive commercial excellence and shape the future of a leading UK utilities organisation.

Oliver Sanderson is partnering with a top-tier utilities business to appoint a Head of Commercial Management. Sitting within Procurement & Supply Chain, this is a pivotal leadership role overseeing contract governance, compliance, and value delivery across a high-impact supplier portfolio.

You’ll lead strategic negotiations, optimise commercial frameworks, and embed best practice across contract management. Working closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Operations, you’ll ensure robust execution, maximise supplier performance, and support key financial and regulatory goals.

Areas of focus

• Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Management Team.
• Oversee negotiation and delivery of NEC and Construction Act contracts.
• Drive supplier performance and ensure timely, compliant payments.
• Embed governance frameworks, tools, and reporting systems.
• Advise senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and commercial strategy.
• Collaborate across functions to align contracts with business priorities.
• Support dispute resolution and ensure compliance in a regulated environment.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in commercial and contract management within infrastructure or utilities.
• Expert knowledge of NEC contracts and Construction Act compliance.
• Strong leadership of senior commercial professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled negotiator with excellent stakeholder and dispute management.
• Experience designing and implementing commercial frameworks.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field (RICS desirable).
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and executive-level communication.

This is a 12-month FTC hybrid role based in the South of England, with some national travel required.

This role has an exciting package on offer.

If this opportunity resonates with your experience and career goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!