Commercial Director

About the role

The Commercial Director provides strategic commercial leadership for major projects, covering contract management, procurement governance, cost control, risk management and commercial performance across the project lifecycle. The role leads the commercial and procurement teams and supports tendering and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement project commercial strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations and administration with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cash flow and cost management.
• Manage procurement and subcontracting strategies.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation measures.
• Manage claims, variations, dispute resolution and contractual compliance.
• Support tendering and business development activities.
• Lead and mentor the commercial and procurement teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of commercial leadership experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder and client relationships.
• Experience in EPC, EPCM or major infrastructure project environments.
• Previous experience in industrial facilities, semiconductor manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical facilities or data centre developments is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of contract forms, procurement practices and project controls.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.

What we offer

• Life insurance and premium medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work, including remote work outside the country.
• Discretionary bonus program and relocation assistance.
• Transportation and housing allowances for remote work locations.
• Employee wellbeing program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal, family care, health, fitness and nutrition.