Director for Contracts and Commercial

Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership

• Develop and implement commercial and contracting strategies for DCP and Gas Farm infrastructure and services
• Support long-term business planning investment decisions and value optimization initiatives
• Provide commercial leadership for major utility projects operational contracts and strategic partnerships
• Advise executive management on commercial risks opportunities and market trends
• Ensure alignment of commercial activities with organizational objectives and budget requirements

• Lead the development negotiation award administration and close-out of contracts
• Establish contract governance frameworks policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement and contracting requirements
• Manage contract variations claims disputes and settlement negotiations
• Oversee contractor performance management and contractual compliance
• Ensure robust contract assurance and audit processes are implemented

• Lead commercial evaluation of projects services and operational contracts
• Develop commercial models and business cases supporting investment decisions
• Monitor contract costs commercial performance and value realization
• Ensure effective cost control and budget management across assigned utility assets
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiencies
• Support tariff pricing and service cost analysis where applicable

• Direct procurement strategies for utility-related projects services equipment and operational contracts
• Oversee tendering bid evaluation contract award and supplier selection processes
• Ensure procurement activities achieve best value while maintaining quality and compliance
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and service providers
• Promote supplier performance improvement and contract efficiency initiatives

• Identify commercial contractual financial and supply chain risks
• Develop mitigation plans to minimize commercial exposure
• Lead contract risk assessments and commercial due diligence activities
• Manage claims disputes and conflict resolution processes
• Support legal teams on contractual matters and dispute proceedings
• Ensure contractual obligations are clearly documented and enforced

• Support commercial activities throughout the asset lifecycle including Planning and feasibility
  
  Design and construction
  
  Testing and commissioning
  
  Operational readiness
  
  Operations and maintenance
  
  Asset renewal and replacement
• Ensure commercial decisions support whole-life value optimization
• Participate in Stage Gate reviews and investment approval processes

• Develop commercial KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks
• Monitor financial performance contractual obligations and value delivery
• Support annual budgeting forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Provide executive reports and commercial insights to senior management
• Ensure achievement of financial and operational targets

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Engage with contractors consultants operators suppliers legal advisors and government entities
• Represent the organization in commercial negotiations and strategic discussions
• Provide commercial advice to executive committees and project leadership teams

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Commercial Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or related field preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in contracts, commercial management, procurement, or project controls.
• Minimum 8 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in utilities, energy, district cooling, gas infrastructure, industrial facilities, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing high-value service, construction, operations, and maintenance contracts.
• Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, claims management, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience supporting major capital projects and operational utility assets.
• Professional Certifications (Preferred) MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM).
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
• PMP or PRINCE
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• Certified Asset Management qualification (IAM/CAMA).
• Relevant Commercial or Contract Law certifications.