Commercial Director
Ref: AS8986941
Huntingdon, England
£65,000
- Permanent
- Commercial Strategy
- Civil Engineering Contracts
- Bid Management
About the candidate
This candidate is an accomplished commercial leader with extensive experience across earthworks, civil engineering and construction environments. They bring a strong mix of strategic vision, contract governance and hands-on commercial management, with a proven ability to support profitable project delivery across complex infrastructure and construction schemes.
They are confident leading estimating, bidding, negotiation and contract administration activity, while building strong relationships with operational teams, subcontractors, suppliers and senior stakeholders. With experience mentoring Quantity Surveyors and improving commercial processes, they offer a practical, commercially sharp approach to driving performance.
What makes them great?
- Improved Tender Success Led estimating and bidding processes that delivered a 30% increase in successful tenders over a two-year period.
- Better Cash Flow Control Improved cash flow management processes, helping to reduce payment delays by 15% across major civil engineering projects.
- Strong Team Leadership Developed and mentored a team of Quantity Surveyors, improving departmental capability, consistency and overall commercial performance.
Areas of expertise
- Commercial Strategy & Contract Governance Experienced in overseeing commercial functions across large-scale earthworks and infrastructure projects, ensuring budget control and compliance with contract terms.
- NEC Contract Administration & Risk Management Strong understanding of NEC contract forms, risk controls, procurement processes and project-level commercial administration.
- Bid Management & Negotiation Skilled in leading estimating, tendering and negotiation activity, supporting improved tender success and stronger stakeholder outcomes.