Project Commercial Director

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities Leading the commercial function across a major 3bn programme.

Managing commercial strategy, governance, risk and compliance.

Overseeing contract performance, cost management, margin protection and cash flow.

Leading complex commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.

Driving continuous improvement, innovation and digital transformation across the commercial function.

Providing commercial leadership on bids, opportunities and programme growth initiatives.

Building and leading high-performing commercial teams across multiple projects and disciplines.

Developing strategic relationships with customers, supply chain partners and industry stakeholders.

Supporting programme delivery through proactive commercial decision-making and robust financial controls.

Mentoring and developing the next generation of commercial leaders.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a commercially astute leader who has operated at programme or major project level within a Tier 1 contracting environment.

Essential Experience Proven experience with a Tier 1 contractor delivering major construction and infrastructure programmes.

Extensive experience leading commercial teams on large-scale projects valued in the hundreds of millions or billions.

Strong background across major building projects, complex structures and infrastructure delivery.

Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments would be advantageous.

Demonstrable success in commercial leadership, contract management and risk management.

Ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders, clients and supply chain partners.

Proven experience managing and developing large commercial teams.

Qualifications Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Membership or Fellowship of RICS, CIOB or ICES (or equivalent professional standing).CSCS Professional Qualified Person Card.

Chartered status preferred.

Why Balfour Beatty?

At Balfour Beatty, we finance, develop, build and maintain some of the UK's most critical infrastructure. This role provides the opportunity to work on a programme of national importance, alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals.

You'll be empowered to lead, innovate and shape major outcomes whilst working in an environment where our values underpin everything we do:

Talk Positively. Collaborate Relentlessly. Encourage Constantly. Make a Difference. Value Everyone.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a commercially driven leader with experience delivering major infrastructure programmes and are looking for your next executive-level challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Balfour Beatty and help deliver infrastructure that protects, connects and powers the future.

Professional and personal development The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10
* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
* 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

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Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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