Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Commercial Leadership

Define and implement commercial strategies aligned with programme objectives, market conditions, and client expectations.
Lead commercial input into procurement planning, contract structuring, and delivery models.
Ensure commercial alignment across all packages and disciplines.

Contract & Claims Management

Lead negotiation, administration, and resolution of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and client requirements.
Oversee preparation and management of contract documentation, including Letters of Acceptance (LOA), change control notices, and claims analysis.
Monitor contract performance and implement mitigation strategies for commercial risks.

Cost Management & Forecasting

Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting across all workstreams.
Ensure adherence to cost management guidelines and promote best practices across the procurement lifecycle.
Support change management processes, including estimating, agreement of changes, and early warning notices.

Procurement & Supply Chain Oversight

Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project timelines and commercial goals.
Manage supply chain relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Review and validate contractor pay applications and ensure timely approvals.

Risk & Performance Monitoring

Identify and manage commercial risks across the project lifecycle.
Maintain change management logs and ensure commercial reporting is accurate and timely.
Establish and maintain consistent commercial procedures across all project teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the senior commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.
Ensure transparency and trust in all commercial dealings and foster long-term relationships.
Coordinate with construction and project managers to resolve commercial and contractual issues.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and mentor commercial teams, including quantity surveyors and contract managers.
Ensure high professional standards, accuracy, and accountability across the commercial function.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Law, or related field (Master s preferred).

Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent).
Minimum 20 years of experience in commercial leadership roles, with significant exposure to rail or infrastructure programmes.
Strong knowledge of contract law, cost control, procurement, and dispute resolution.
Experience in the Middle East preferred.

Commercial Director Atkins Realis Group