Strategic Commercial Lead Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite in Warwick or Wokingham Pay Rate: £900 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract length: 6 months (possible extension) The Opportunity We're supporting a major, high-profile infrastructure programme of national importance, seeking a Strategic Commercial Lead to operate in a senior advisory capacity. This is not a traditional delivery role. Instead, you'll sit at programme level, shaping commercial strategy, influencing executive decision-making, and ensuring consistent, high-quality commercial governance across a complex delivery environment. You will play a critical role in driving value-for-money, risk optimisation, and programme-wide commercial excellence within a public sector setting. The Role You will act as a trusted commercial advisor, working closely with programme leadership to shape how the programme is procured, governed, and commercially managed. Key Responsibilities Define and oversee the end-to-end commercial and procurement strategy Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders, including programme leadership and governance boards Establish and embed robust commercial governance and assurance frameworks Shape contracting strategies within an NEC4 environment Lead on enterprise-level commercial risk, including inflation, supply chain, and contractual risk Ensure consistent cost models, pricing structures, and value-for-mon...