Head of Commercial - SC

Aspect Resources; England; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead a newly formed team focused on driving contract best practices in complex infrastructure projects. This role involves delivering commercial intelligence, managing contract solutions, and embedding performance management throughout project execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial solutions within construction and infrastructure, demonstrating a passion for lean management and effective contract delivery. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact in optimizing project performance and fostering high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in delivering complex commercial solutions in infrastructure.
• Ability to create insights from both systemised and manual datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Intelligence Unit to drive contract best practices.
• Ensure all contracts are awarded and controlled according to governance frameworks.

Skills

Commercial Solutions Delivery

Contract Management

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Job description

Role: Head of Commercial - SC

Location: Aldermaston (2 days/week on site)

IR35: Inside

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: £108.99/hr (Umbrella) MAX

Security Clearance: SC & Sole UK national

The Role:

The Head of Commercial is a member of the commercial leadership for the Future Infrastructure Programme. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the newly created Commercial Intelligence Unit to drive contract best practice across the infrastructure portfolio.

The Commercial Intelligence Unit is a new enabling team to create and embed commercial best practice in the delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will enable a data-led commercial environment that drives delivery performance by leading four commercial teams to create:

• Cost Management Intelligence working with the wider business to create optimum cost estimating and translate into effective Cost Plans that can track and manage cost value across project life.
• Contract Management Intelligence - create best practice NEC form of contracts (ECC/PSC) and embed the Contract Quality Plan to ensure best practice contract management aligned to defined NEC workflows.
• Performance Intelligence - create and embed Supplier Performance Management; Supplier Relationship Management and embed value management throughout project execution.
• Commercial Controls - ensure all contracts are awarded and controlled in accordance with governance framework; business reporting framework and risk management strategy.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• In-depth experience of delivering complex commercial solutions in an infrastructure and construction environment.
• A passion for embedding industry-leading commercial best practice and lean management solutions to contract delivery.
• A keen eye for detail, with the ability to create business insights from systemised and manual datasets.
• A keen understanding of construction contracts (including NEC, FDIC) and how to manage contract cost plans.
• Evidence of delivering complex change programmes to time, cost, and quality.
• You will be a keen problem solver and an articulate business leader with high emotional intelligence that can influence senior stakeholders and create high-performing teams.