Conrad Consulting is proud to be partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy to recruit an experienced South Region Commercial Lead to support the continued growth of their Commercial Management division across the South of England.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished commercial professional with extensive experience across Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure programmes. The role offers the chance to lead strategically on major capital delivery schemes while helping shape the future growth and direction of a well-established commercial management function.
The successful candidate will operate as a trusted NEC adviser to major clients, providing senior commercial leadership across complex infrastructure portfolios while driving service excellence, team development and business growth across the Southern region.
The Role
As South Region Commercial Lead, you will take responsibility for leading commercial management activities across multiple major infrastructure and energy programmes, overseeing governance, delivery performance and strategic client relationships.
This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role offering significant autonomy and long-term progression within a growing consultancy environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading commercial management activities across major Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure programmes from strategy through to final account
Acting as senior NEC adviser to clients and project stakeholders
Providing expert guidance across NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
Establishing robust commercial governance frameworks to support programme delivery
Overseeing valuations, forecasting, reporting, claims, variations and final accounts
Providing senior commercial leadership across multiple commissions and complex delivery programmes
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
Leading, mentoring and developing commercial teams across the Southern region
Supporting business development activities including bids, proposals and client presentations
Driving continuous improvement and commercial best practice across the wider business
Supporting recruitment, capability development and regional growth strategy
Requirements
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven track record operating at Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Director level within major infrastructure programmes
Excellent NEC contract knowledge and commercial management expertise
Strong background within Energy, Utilities or Infrastructure sectors
Experience managing complex commercial programmes and senior stakeholder relationships
Degree or HNC qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline
MRICS qualified or equivalent professional accreditation
Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach
Comfortable operating within high-profile, client-facing environments
Existing industry network and client relationships within infrastructure or utilities sectors
What We’re Looking For
A commercially driven leader with strong strategic judgement
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Pragmatic, solutions-focused and delivery-oriented mindset
Passion for developing teams, capability and long-term client relationships
Collaborative leadership style with a professional and credible approach
What’s on Offer
Executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to lead commercially on nationally significant infrastructure and energy programmes
Direct exposure to senior clients and strategic decision-makers
Ability to shape and influence the growth of the Commercial Management function across the South
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy environment
Collaborative, people-focused culture backed by major project exposure