Overview
In this role you will lead commercial strategy and governance for the New Hospital Programme, shaping high-value hospital and capital projects. You will drive contract negotiations and post-contract management to maximise value, efficiency and risk control across complex infrastructure work. You will work with senior stakeholders, project teams and supplier partners to deliver at pace in a large, multi-project programme. This is an opportunity to influence NHS infrastructure on a national scale and support patients and staff through modern, sustainable facilities.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- permanent contract
- London weighting included in salary
- opportunity to work on national-scale NHS projects
- Office-based and field-working balance (40% office time)
- competitive banding (Band 8c)
Responsibilities
- Oversee contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management for diverse, high-value projects
- Develop and implement strategic commercial approaches for complex programmes
- Lead commercial resources, set objectives, and develop teams for delivery
- Manage governance interfaces with project managers, risk managers and controls teams
- Foster supplier partnerships and integrated teams to achieve programme goals
- Provide expert negotiation and stakeholder engagement at senior levels
Key requirements
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial management within complex construction or infrastructure environments
- Degree level education (or equivalent senior-level experience)
- Proven leadership experience including line management and staff development
- Experience delivering value, efficiency gains and risk mitigation in large programmes
- Experience with procurement and contracting models, notably NEC-based arrangements
- Ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders and board-level stakeholders
- Experience working in integrated project teams and managing multiple priorities
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure
- Negotiation and influencing
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking
- NEC-based contracting environments
- Procurement and contract management in construction and professional services
- Risk management and governance in large programmes
Senior Commercial Lead - Contract Management in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
