At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major infrastructure and energy projects, ensuring effective cost control and risk management.
- Company: A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation in infrastructure and energy sectors.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a growing consultancy with clear opportunities for advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's transition to a low-carbon future through significant projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management, NEC contracts, and a degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering commercial, project management and advisory services across infrastructure, energy, regeneration and the built environment. Combining technical expertise with strategic insight, they support the successful delivery of complex programmes and capital projects throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for commercial excellence and a growing presence across major infrastructure and energy sectors, they work alongside some of the country's most prominent asset owners and delivery partners to drive project success from inception through to completion.
The Role
As a result of continued expansion within their Infrastructure & Energy team, our client is seeking an experienced Associate Director (Commercial) to support the delivery of critical infrastructure programmes across North Wales and the North West. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role on large-scale energy infrastructure projects that are fundamental to strengthening the UK's power network and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future. Working within complex NEC contract environments, you will provide commercial leadership across multiple project stages, ensuring effective cost control, risk management and contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial delivery of major infrastructure and energy projects from a client-side perspective
- Manage NEC contracts, including compensation events, change management and early warning processes
- Produce and review cost reports, forecasts, valuations and commercial performance data
- Monitor project budgets and identify commercial risks and opportunities
- Support procurement activities and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle
- Build effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders
- Ensure robust commercial governance and adherence to contractual obligations
- Contribute to the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure programmes
About You
- Demonstrable experience in a Commercial Manager or Associate Director role
- Background delivering infrastructure, utilities, power, energy or major capital projects
- Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts
- Proven ability to manage commercial risk and drive project performance
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
- MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation is advantageous
What's on Offer
- Involvement in nationally important and energy infrastructure programmes
- The opportunity to work on projects that contribute directly to the UK's net-zero ambitions
- Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working practices
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy environment
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
If you're an experienced commercial professional looking to take the lead on major infrastructure and energy schemes while advancing your career within a growing consultancy, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Locations
Associate Director in Wales, Wrexham employer: Building Careers UK Ltd
As a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a strong focus on delivering critical infrastructure and energy projects across North Wales and the North West, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, a supportive team culture, and clear pathways for career advancement. Joining this company means contributing to nationally significant programmes while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
