Commercial Director - Infrastructure in Kingsthorpe

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Hays are partnered exclusively with a growing and ambitious multi-utility contractor based in Northamptonshire entering an exciting new phase of expansion. With a reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions, the business is investing in its future growth and strengthening its leadership team to support its long-term vision.

As part of this journey, they have engaged with Hays to seek an experienced Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership, enhance commercial governance and drive sustainable business performance. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage, working closely with the board to shape the commercial strategy and build a scalable, high-performing function capable of supporting continued success.

Your new role
As Commercial Director, you will take ownership of the commercial function, leading the commercial team while ensuring robust commercial processes, controls and governance are embedded across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic commercial leadership and supporting the board with business growth objectives
Leading, mentoring and developing the commercial team to create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Driving commercial awareness throughout the wider business, particularly across operational teams
Implementing and enhancing processes across bidding, procurement, forecasting, cost control and project reporting
Ensuring strong commercial governance, compliance and risk management across all contracts
Managing and negotiating NEC contracts while overseeing contract administration activities
Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, monthly CVRs, commercial reviews and margin analysis
Providing real-time visibility of project performance, profitability, xgikmsk opportunities and risks to senior leadership
Overseeing valuations, payment applications, cash flow management and commercial controls
Building and maintaining strategic supplier and subcontractor relationships to maximise value and minimise risk
Leading the development and optimisation of ERP and commercial management systems to improve reporting and operational efficiency
Supporting major bids, tenders, new business opportunities and the evaluation of growth markets
Presenting commercial performance, risks, and strategic recommendations at Board level.
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