Job Description
Strategic Commercial Lead - Critical National Infrastructure Programme (Construction, Design & Build) £1000 per day | Inside IR35 | SC Clearance Required Initial 6-Month Contract | Long-Term Programme with Extension Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel required to programme locationsThis is not a traditional commercial role.
We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Commercial Lead to join a nationally significant Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) programme delivering one of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure transformations. You will operate as a trusted commercial advisor to executive leadership, shaping commercial strategy across a multi-billion-pound programme environment involving complex construction, infrastructure and systems integration. Ideally you will have a strong background in Public Sector procurement & commercial regulations therefore have the ability to advise the senior leadership team on best practice, risk and governance to ensure successful delivery of this significant programme.
This is a rare opportunity to influence and lead commercial strategy on a programme of genuine national importance, working at the highest levels of governance, procurement, risk management, and supplier engagement.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and influencing critical commercial decisions presented to: Executive Leadership Teams/Board-Level StakeholdersGovernance and Steering Committees, Programme Directors and Senior SponsorsThe successful candidate will provide strategic commercial leadership across major investment decisions, procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, contract risk positions, and programme-wide commercial governance.
You will be responsible for translating highly complex commercial and contractual issues into concise, commercially sound recommendations that support executive-level decision making throughout the programme lifecycle.
This role requires the credibility, gravitas, and strategic capability to challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders, and provide independent commercial assurance on decisions involving significant financial exposure, operational risk, and long-term programme outcomes.
You will lead discussions around: Major contract and procurement strategiesEnterprise-level commercial risk and mitigationInvestment approvals and business casesSupplier performance and market positioningChange control, claims strategy, and dispute avoidanceCost assurance, value optimisation, and commercial governanceLong-term commercial sustainability and delivery confidenceThis programme is expected to run for several years, with strong extension potential beyond the initial contract term.
We are specifically looking for individuals who have previously operated within: Major infrastructure programmes - ideally within Public Sector orCritical National Infrastructure environmentsHighly regulated or mission-critical environmentsLarge-scale, high-value construction programmesComplex stakeholder and supplier ecosystemsYou must be able to demonstrate experience acting as a senior commercial lead or trusted advisor on programmes of comparable complexity, scale, and strategic importance.
Essential ExperienceExtensive experience leading commercial strategy across major infrastructure or construction programmesStrong NEC4 expertise including procurement, tender evaluation, pricing structures, and risk allocationExperience within Critical National Infrastructure, utilities, defence, transport, energyProven capability advising executive leadership, boards, and steering committeesDemonstrable experience influencing high-value commercial and investment decisions at executive levelDeep understanding of commercial governance, enterprise risk, supplier strategy, and value optimisationExperience managing complex commercial environments involving multiple delivery partners/large supply chainsStrong understanding of construction cost modelling and commercial assuranceDue to the nature of the programme, candidates must hold active SC Clearance.
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