Project Commercial Director

About The Role

Job Title
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Project Commercial Director - Major Defence Infrastructure Programme

Location
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North West England

Sector
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Defence Infrastructure

Salary
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Competitive Benefits Package

Security Clearance
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Must be eligible for and willing to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and undertake enhanced DBS checks as a minimum.

Lead One of the UK's Most Significant Defence Infrastructure Programmes

Balfour Beatty is seeking an exceptional Project Commercial Director to lead the commercial function on a nationally significant defence infrastructure programme valued at approximately £3 billion.

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape and influence the commercial delivery of a complex, long-term programme encompassing major buildings, structures, civil engineering and infrastructure works. You'll join a senior leadership team responsible for delivering critical infrastructure that supports the UK's defence capabilities, whilst driving commercial performance, innovation and sustainable growth.

If you thrive in complex environments, have a track record of leading high-performing commercial teams and have delivered major infrastructure programmes for a Tier 1 contractor, we want to hear from you.

As Project Commercial Director, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across a major programme of works, taking responsibility for commercial governance, contract performance, stakeholder management, risk management, cash flow, supply chain strategy and profitability.

You will lead a substantial commercial team, working alongside programme leadership, customers, stakeholders and supply chain partners to drive successful project outcomes and create long-term value.

This role offers the opportunity to influence commercial strategy at the highest level whilst leaving a lasting legacy on one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.