Regional commercial director

Regional Commercial Director | Client-Side Consultancy | National Grid FrameworkLocation: CambridgeWorking pattern: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home or travelling to other officesSalary: £100,000 to £120,000 basic + car / car allowance + bonus + packageThe Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Regional Commercial Director for a leading client-side consultancy supporting major energy, utilities and infrastructure programmes, including a key National Grid framework linked to the Great Grid Partnership.This is a senior, client-facing commercial leadership role for an experienced professional who can operate at programme level, advise on New Engineering Contract (NEC) matters and lead commercial teams across complex infrastructure portfolios.The role will involve:

Leading commercial management across major energy, utilities and infrastructure programmes

Acting as a senior commercial and NEC adviser to clients and stakeholders

Providing expert guidance across NEC3 and NEC4 contracts

Overseeing valuations, forecasting, reporting, claims, variations and final accounts

Establishing robust commercial governance across multiple commissions

Leading, mentoring and developing a regional commercial team

Supporting bids, proposals, client presentations and regional growth

Working closely with senior leadership on strategy, delivery and profit and loss (P&L) performance

Job Requirement

We are looking for someone with:

Experience operating at Commercial Director, Regional Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager level

Strong commercial leadership experience across major infrastructure programmes

Excellent NEC contract knowledge

Background in energy, utilities, infrastructure or major capital programmes

Experience managing senior client relationships and complex commercial portfolios

Degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Ideally Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent

Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management

This would suit a senior commercial leader looking for greater influence, autonomy and long-term involvement in nationally significant infrastructure work.