Senior Infrastructure Commercial Lead

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HS2 Ltd seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities within Delivery teams, partnering with supply chains and contractors to ensure independent commercial oversight. The role covers pre-contract, procurement, and post-contract activities including cost verification and contract management across major infrastructure contracts.

The post requires strong leadership, strategic commercial planning, and the ability to drive value for money while upholding HS2 values and governance

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts and cost management.
• Experience working with publicly funded bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial works information and contract documents for procurement plans.
• Support tender evaluation models and contract documentation.
• Evaluate tenders and support contract readiness and awards.
• Provide commercial assurance and cost verification across delivery contracts.
• Lead and develop HS2 commercial staff within delivery teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Risk management

Job description

HS2 Ltd seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities within Delivery teams, partnering with supply chains and contractors to ensure independent commercial oversight. The role covers pre-contract, procurement, and post-contract activities including cost verification and contract management across major infrastructure contracts.

The post requires strong leadership, strategic commercial planning, and the ability to drive value for money while upholding HS2 values and governance