Commercial Director - Infrastructure

Your new companyYou will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited contractor based in Huntingdon with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership across a substantial project portfolio. This is a board-facing opportunity for a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function capable of supporting long-term growth.This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Huntingdon office with hybrid working.Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - FridayYour new roleAs Commercial Director, you will lead and control all commercial activities across a specialist arm of the business, ensuring projects are secured and delivered in line with margin expectations while protecting contractual position, managing risk and maximising cash flow. Reporting at a senior level, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and supporting the wider business objectives.Key responsibilities will include:Owning the commercial strategy across the specialist division and ensuring projects align with profitability targets and risk appetiteLeading the estimating and bid function, including tender adjudication, pricing strategy and bid approvalsOverseeing contract administration across live projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract formsManaging contractual matters including early warnings, compensation events, variations, claims and final accountsReviewing and approving CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board-level reviewManaging commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle, including subcontract agreements, insurance requirements, bonds and guaranteesLeading procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packagesDriving cash flow performance through effective payment applications, valuations and debt recovery processesLeading, mentoring and developing a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity SurveyorsBuilding and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partnersSupporting business development initiatives, framework opportunities and client presentationsActing as a trusted commercial advisor to the Board and deputising on commercial matters when required.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this role, you must have:Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalentSenior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or constructionA proven track record managing multi-million-pound project portfolios and leading successful commercial teamsStrong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contractsExcellent commercial acumen with advanced negotiation, forecasting and risk management capabilitiesConfidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at Board, client and senior leadership levelFull UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across operational sites as required.What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll join a well-established and growing business where you'll have genuine influence over commercial strategy, operational performance and future growth.Benefits include:Starting salary up to £120,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)Company car or car allowance25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFuel cardPensionHybrid working (2 days remote per week)Private healthcareRecognition and long-service reward schemesMultiple family-friendly benefits and retail discountsOpportunity to influence the future direction of a well-established and ambitious contractor.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ