Construction jobs in United Kingdom

Systech is the world’s leading privately held, independent provider of consulting, expert and legal services, managed and owned by industry professionals who are passionate about construction.

We are a global consultancy, with a 30-year history of providing advice on iconic infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects.

Operating from 26 strategic locations in 4 continents, we provide responsive, high quality, multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of complex and challenging projects, globally.

We continuously strive to improve how we deliver services to our clients and feel incredibly proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with clients and contractors around the world.

Systech is seeking to hire a highly qualified and technically proficient Commercial Director with a proven track record of developing client relationships and managing teams. This is a diverse role that requires leadership, interpersonal, technical, and business development skills.

You will need to work hard and achieve strong performance levels. In return you will have a clearly defined route to a Regional Director role within a leading construction consultancy. It suits someone who is passionate about delivering an exceptional service and who possess a client centric outlook.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience of leading commercial departments and teams on major construction projects. This is a consultancy environment, and you must therefore be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively interact with both internal and external stakeholders.

• To prepare a business plan and strive towards achieving its objectives
• To develop relationships with Systech’s existing client base
• To establish relationships with new target clients
• To positively contribute to a business development focussed culture
• To work collaboratively with the management team across Systech’s international offices
• To manage and build teams, fostering strong relationships with your reports
• To lead assignments and provide a reliable and high-quality service
• To advise of dispute avoidance and resolution strategy
• To develop an understanding of claims preparation and dispute avoidance
• To assist more junior members of staff with their career development
• To be positive and proactive, overcoming obstacles and finding a way to win

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
• A Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)
• Experience working within infrastructure / civils
• NEC contract knowledge
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Presentable and articulate
• Analytical and methodical
• Collaborative and able to work towards a common goal
• Dynamic and passionate career focused individual
• Embrace innovation and new ideas

• Leadership team with a growth mindset
• A dynamic and agile culture
• An environment where you will be recognised for strong performance
• An ‘open door’ policy where you will have access to the senior management
• Opportunities to work on major projects both in the UK and overseas