Commercial Business Unit Director

If you are an ambitious Commercial Director looking for a new challenge leading major‑scale infrastructure projects for the southern region and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation (preferred).
• Proven experience operating at Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Director level within major infrastructure or civil engineering environments.
• Demonstrable track record leading commercial functions across large regional portfolios (£500m+ annual turnover preferred).
• Deep expertise in NEC forms of contract (essential).
• Demonstrable experience across a variety of sectors ranging from Energy, Civils, Secure …

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• STRABAG UK is seeking an exceptional Commercial Business Unit Director to lead the commercial strategy and performance of our major infrastructure engineering projects across the Southern region. This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for driving sustainable growth, maximising commercial value, and ensuring robust governance across a diverse portfolio of large‑scale, complex civil engineering and infrastructure programmes.
• The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across bidding, procurement, contract management, risk management, and financial performance. You will lead and inspire high‑performing commercial teams, establish strong client and supply‑chain relationships, and ensure that all projects are delivered in line with contractual, financial, and operational objectives.
• Operating at the forefront of major UK infrastructure delivery, this role requires a commercially astute leader with extensive experience in large‑scale engineering environments, a deep understanding of NEC and other standard forms of contract, and a proven track record of managing significant project portfolios within regulated and high‑profile sectors.
• This is a rare opportunity to shape and influence the commercial success of landmark infrastructure projects while contributing to the continued growth and strategic ambitions of STRABAG UK across the Southern region.

• For over a decade, STRABAG UK has brought the strength and success of the STRABAG Group to the UK. With over 180 years of company history and active in over 2,400 locations across more than 50 countries, the STRABAG Group is a diverse leader in construction, innovation, and financial strength.
• Headquartered in Vienna, the STRABAG Group offers a wide range of construction services across the industry and the entire construction value chain.
• We are committed to long‑term investment in the UK through ambitious projects spanning various sectors, with a steadfast focus on supporting our people and protecting the environment.

• To efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Region and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Set the structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the commercial management services efficiently and to a consistent high standard.
• Build a high performing team (manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis).
• Plan and implement structured development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor/mentor/counselor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness.
• Instil the Strabag culture and be seen as an ambassador of Strabag.
• Ensure each commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Activate management of the work‑winning process, allocation of resources to commercial elements, liaison with the pre‑contract commercial resource.
• Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy for the portfolio of work including tender strategies, cash flow strategies and margin improvement strategies.
• Ensure that a review of all contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
• Ensure contract conditions are…