Associate Director – Commercial Manager

A leading global construction and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director to join its expanding Cost & Commercial Management team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take on a senior leadership role within a business delivering some of the UK's largest and most complex programmes across the nuclear, energy and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in the South West, you'll play a key role in growing client relationships, leading project teams and shaping the future of the business.

As an Associate Director, you'll lead the successful delivery of major commissions while supporting business growth, developing people and providing strategic commercial advice to key clients.

• Leading the commercial delivery of major nuclear, energy and infrastructure projects
• Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted commercial advisor
• Providing strategic cost and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams across complex programmes
• Overseeing procurement strategies, contract administration and commercial governance
• Supporting business development activities, bids and framework opportunities
• Mentoring, developing and managing high-performing commercial teams
• Driving continuous improvement and contributing to the growth of the regional business

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Extensive consultancy or client-side commercial management experience
• Strong background delivering major infrastructure, energy or nuclear projects
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial best practice
• Proven experience leading teams and managing senior client relationships
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification preferred

• £80,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Clear route towards Director level
• Opportunity to lead nationally significant programmes
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director looking to join a market‑leading consultancy where you'll have genuine influence, work with major national clients and help deliver some of the UK's most important infrastructure and energy projects.