Head of Commercial
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Commercial to play a pivotal leadership role within our Highways Technology Services portfolio, reporting to our Sector Commercial Director, with functional responsibility to the Business Director. This senior leadership role will spearhead commercial management across a high‑value, multi‑contract portfolio, including market‑leading Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure & Street Lighting projects, supporting delivery, growth and future expansion aligned to the decarbonisation of UK transport infrastructure. This is a full‑time, permanent position, offering hybrid working.
You Will Be Responsible For
* Developing, agreeing and implementing a commercial strategy aligned to organisational objectives and portfolio requirements.
* Protecting and enhancing Amey’s commercial interests both pre‑ and post‑contract, ensuring strong governance and compliance.
* Providing senior commercial leadership across a substantial portfolio with accountability for commercial performance, value recovery and cash flow.
* Leading commercial risk and opportunity management, including dispute avoidance and resolution where required.
* Building and sustaining excellent client and supply chain relationships at a senior level.
* Playing a key leadership role in pre‑contract and work‑winning activity, shaping commercial and pricing frameworks to support bids and growth opportunities.
* Representing Amey externally where appropriate, engaging with industry stakeholders and forums to support best practice and market positioning.
* Coaching, mentoring and developing senior commercial professionals, embedding best commercial practice and strengthening succession planning.
* Acting as a role‑model for Inclusion and Diversity, fostering an open, inclusive culture and supporting recruitment, retention and engagement across the commercial function.
* Undertaking people management responsibilities including performance reviews, feedback, and year‑on‑year development of individual and team capability.
* Coaching and developing both commercial and non‑commercial teams to ensure commercial awareness and processes are embedded across the business.
What Success Looks Like
* A highly engaged, high‑performing commercial team delivering strong commercial outcomes across the portfolio.
* Improved commercial rigour, risk management, and value recovery.
* Trusted, influential relationships with senior clients, partners and internal stakeholders.
* Tangible contribution to sustainable growth, innovation and work‑winning success.
We Want To Hear From You If You Have
* A degree (or equivalent experience) in a commercial, quantity surveying, engineering or related discipline, with a commitment to continued professional development.
* Significant senior‑level commercial leadership experience within construction, engineering or infrastructure environments (highways experience desirable but not essential).
* Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level.
* A collaborative, proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews.
* Career growth opportunities.
* Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
* At least 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the possibility of buying further days.
* Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
* Flexible working – hybrid, part‑time and other options to suit needs.
* Customisable benefits such as insurance, Cycle2Work scheme, discounted gym memberships and exclusive discounts on various services.
* Two social impact days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
* Family‑friendly policies for new parents and care of dependants.
Equal Opportunity and Disability
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. As a disability‑confident leader we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team for reasonable adjustments or additional support.
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