Conrad Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a leading construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Commercial Project Director to drive the growth of its Infrastructure business across the South of England.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially astute leader with extensive experience delivering major Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure programmes under NEC4 Option E contracts.
We're seeking an individual who combines exceptional commercial capability with strong stakeholder engagement and business development skills. This is a visible leadership role requiring someone who can build trusted relationships, influence key decision-makers and help shape the future direction of a rapidly expanding Commercial Management business.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Director of Infrastructure, you will lead the Southern Commercial Management offering, taking responsibility for strategic delivery, client relationships, team development and business growth.
You'll operate as a trusted adviser to major clients, providing commercial leadership across complex programmes while helping to expand the consultancy's presence within the Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial delivery across major infrastructure, energy and utilities programmes.
- Act as the senior commercial and NEC adviser to clients and stakeholders.
- Provide specialist expertise across NEC4 contracts, with significant experience of Option E (Cost Reimbursable).
- Lead commercial strategy from programme inception through to final account.
- Manage complex compensation events, change control, forecasting and reporting.
- Establish robust commercial governance frameworks and best practice.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and programme teams.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing insight, challenge and strategic recommendations.
- Lead bids, proposals and client presentations across the South region.
- Identify and secure new opportunities, helping drive the continued growth of the Commercial Management service line.
- Recruit, mentor and develop high-performing commercial teams.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful, you will possess:
✔ A proven track record operating at Commercial Director, Associate Director or Senior Commercial Manager level on major infrastructure programmes.
✔ Extensive experience within the Energy, Utilities or Infrastructure sectors.
✔ Outstanding knowledge of NEC4 contracts, particularly Option E.
✔ Strong commercial leadership skills and the ability to make critical programme-level decisions.
✔ Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior clients, programme partners and executive teams.
✔ A demonstrable track record in business development, winning work and growing client relationships.
✔ Experience leading and developing commercial teams across multiple commissions.
✔ MRICS or equivalent professional qualification.
✔ A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach combined with excellent strategic judgement.
Why Join?
- Lead commercially on nationally significant infrastructure and energy programmes.
- Play a key role in shaping and growing the Southern Commercial Management business.
- Work directly with major clients and senior decision-makers.
- Enjoy genuine autonomy and strategic influence.
- Build and develop your own high-performing team.
- Join an ambitious and people-focused consultancy with strong growth plans.
- Benefit from flexible working, excellent career progression and a market-leading rewards package.