Head of Commercial

We're looking for a Head of Commercial (Works) for our public sector client based in London on an initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35) paying up to £750 per day inside IR35.

The successful Head of Commercial will be a senior, highly credible commercial leader with deep NEC contract expertise, joining an ambitious and fast paced commercial function managing an annual spend portfolio of approximately £1bn. You will provide senior leadership across the Works category, developing and delivering commercial strategies for capital investment projects, asset maintenance contracts and associated procurements, whilst acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across a complex and high profile organisation.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

• Deep, hands on NEC contract expertise across the full suite of contract terms and options, including authoring bespoke contracts
• Leading high value Works procurements covering construction, facilities management, cost management and design services
• In depth knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023, with PA2023 course completion
• Leading, managing and developing a high performing commercial or procurement team
• Providing expert commercial advice and acting as a point of escalation for senior internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and implementing commercial strategies and procurement policies within a public sector environment
• Managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level, including with politically aware audiences, with the confidence to manage expectations in a professional and influential manner

You will need to hold or be able to pass SC clearance for this role.

Interested? Please apply below.