Head of Commercial – Rail Infrastructure (Autonomy & Profit Share)

Ganymede Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Professional development

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions in Birmingham seeks a Head of Commercial to lead and shape the company’s commercial direction within a growing rail infrastructure business. The role offers autonomy, strategic influence and senior leadership accountability across projects from development to completion.

You will own the commercial function, establish governance, manage risk and drive profitability while collaborating with the executive team to support ongoing growth and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior commercial management or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of the rail industry and its commercial landscape.
• Experience leading, developing and managing commercial teams.
• Ability to establish commercial strategies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong contractual and financial management, including risk and change control.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial function, providing direction to teams.
• Establish and implement commercial strategies aligned with wider business objectives.
• Provide senior-level commercial advice across the project portfolio.
• Oversee commercial governance, financial performance, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Drive cost control, forecasting, change management and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and rail stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and profitability.
• Support business development and growth with senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk management

Financial forecasting & reporting

Contractual & governance

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Ganymede Solutions in Birmingham seeks a Head of Commercial to lead and shape the company’s commercial direction within a growing rail infrastructure business. The role offers autonomy, strategic influence and senior leadership accountability across projects from development to completion.

You will own the commercial function, establish governance, manage risk and drive profitability while collaborating with the executive team to support ongoing growth and stakeholder engagement.