Strategic Commercial Leadership
- Define and implement commercial strategies aligned with programme objectives, market conditions, and client expectations.
- Lead commercial input into procurement planning, contract structuring, and delivery models.
- Ensure commercial alignment across all packages and disciplines.
Contract & Claims Management
- Lead negotiation, administration, and resolution of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and client requirements.
- Oversee preparation and management of contract documentation, including Letters of Acceptance (LOA), change control notices, and claims analysis.
- Monitor contract performance and implement mitigation strategies for commercial risks.
Cost Management & Forecasting
- Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting across all workstreams.
- Ensure adherence to cost management guidelines and promote best practices across the procurement lifecycle.
- Support change management processes, including estimating, agreement of changes, and early warning notices.
Procurement & Supply Chain Oversight
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project timelines and commercial goals.
- Manage supply chain relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Review and validate contractor pay applications and ensure timely approvals.
Risk & Performance Monitoring
- Identify and manage commercial risks across the project lifecycle.
- Maintain change management logs and ensure commercial reporting is accurate and timely.
- Establish and maintain consistent commercial procedures across all project teams.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the senior commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Ensure transparency and trust in all commercial dealings and foster long-term relationships.
- Coordinate with construction and project managers to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor commercial teams, including quantity surveyors and contract managers.
- Ensure high professional standards, accuracy, and accountability across the commercial function.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Law, or related field (Master s preferred).
- Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent).
- Minimum 20 years of experience in commercial leadership roles, with significant exposure to rail or infrastructure programmes.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, cost control, procurement, and dispute resolution.
- Experience in the Middle East preferred.
