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This senior leadership role sits within our clients’ Electricity Transmission division, responsible for designing, building, and commissioning substations at voltages up to 400kV. The team also constructs and maintains transmission lines and substations to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. The position covers projects across the South West and South Wales, requiring regular travel to regional offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, driving commercial strategy and client relationships.
• Ensure commercial risks and opportunities are clearly communicated and understood across the business.
• Maintain robust governance and commercial controls, overseeing valuations, progress data validation, and accurate reporting.
• Define structure, roles, and competencies for effective commercial management.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, setting objectives and monitoring progress.
• Implement structured development and training programs, including mentoring for professional qualifications (e.g., APC).
• Promote a culture of contractual and commercial awareness.
• Commercial Service Delivery
• Collaborate with the Business Unit Director on annual business planning and strategy.
• Lead work-winning efforts, resource allocation, and coordination with pre-contract teams.
• Develop and implement strategies for tenders, cash flow, and margin improvement.
• Review contractual obligations and risks prior to tender submission; negotiate contract conditions within governance frameworks.
• Ensure proper contract administration, including change control and payment mechanisms.
• Oversee monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecasts; challenge and support contract teams.
• Maximise cash flow and manage WIP across all projects.
• Work with legal teams to prevent or resolve disputes and identify insurance recovery opportunities.
• Attend monthly project reviews and contribute to performance assessments and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with year-end audit requirements and drive achievement of annual objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related business discipline (preferred).
• Extensive experience in a senior commercial role within the Electricity Transmission sector.
• Expert knowledge of standard forms of contract, contract law, and measurement methods.
• Strong understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across sites and regional offices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme.
• Company car and fuel card (EV and hybrid options available).
• Private healthcare and health cash plan for you and your family.
• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional benefits including life assurance, employee assistance program, retail discounts, and more.

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