Commercial Director

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to oversee the commercial, contractual, financial, procurement, risk, and claims management activities for construction supervision and consultancy services associated with major infrastructure projects. The role ensures the effective administration of consultancy agreements, construction contracts, variations, claims, and commercial compliance while safeguarding the interests of the client and ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets and contractual frameworks.

The Commercial Director provides strategic commercial leadership to the supervision team, supports decision‑making on contractual matters, and oversees commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Develop and implement commercial management strategies that support the successful delivery of large‑scale infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and contractual requirements. Provide strategic commercial advice to project leadership regarding project performance, commercial risks, contract obligations, and financial impacts while establishing robust commercial controls, reporting systems, and governance frameworks to support effective decision‑making and project success.

Lead the administration and management of construction contracts, consultancy agreements, and service contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual provisions and project requirements. Interpret contract conditions, provide contractual guidance to project teams, manage correspondence related to commercial matters, review contractual notices, and oversee the implementation of contract administration procedures in accordance with FIDIC and other applicable contract forms.

Oversee project cost monitoring, valuation of works, budget tracking, financial reporting, forecasting, and change management processes to ensure projects remain within approved budgets. Review contractors’ payment applications, evaluate financial implications of contract modifications, verify cost assessments prepared by the supervision team, and provide accurate commercial reports to clients and senior stakeholders.

Manage the assessment, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractor claims, variations, extension of time requests, and contractual disputes. Ensure all submissions are reviewed in accordance with contractual provisions, maintain detailed records supporting entitlement assessments, provide recommendations to the Engineer and Client, and support dispute avoidance and resolution initiatives to mitigate project impacts.

Provide commercial support during procurement and tendering activities by contributing to tender preparation, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and award recommendations. Ensure procurement activities comply with client policies and project requirements while supporting the development of fair and commercially balanced contract arrangements.

Identify, evaluate, and manage commercial and contractual risks associated with large infrastructure projects. Maintain risk registers, assess the potential impact of emerging issues, develop mitigation strategies, and provide regular commercial risk reports to project leadership and clients to support proactive project management and informed decision‑making.

Act as the primary commercial advisor to the client, project management team, contractors, and key stakeholders on all commercial and contractual matters. Build strong relationships with clients, government authorities, consultants, contractors, and project partners while leading negotiations, resolving commercial issues, and ensuring transparency and…