Commercial Director

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.