We are supporting a top tier contractor in their search for a Commercial (Risk/Governance) Lead to join one of its high-performing regions. This is an interesting opportunity for a commercially astute construction professional (Senior QS/Commercial Manager) to play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, managing risk and driving commercial excellence across a diverse project portfolio.Working closely with your regional counterparts, commercial, operational, legal and finance teams, you will provide oversight of a range of projects' commercial life cycle, ensuring robust processes, controls and governance frameworks are embedded across projects from pre-construction through to final account.
You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining commercial governance and procurement frameworks
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies, client requirements and contractual obligations
• Providing oversight of contract administration across NEC4, JCT, B&D, PPC2000 forms of contract
• (No P&L responsibility but) Leading commercial reporting, performance monitoring and KPI management
• Supporting bid governance, financial scrutiny and risk management processes
• Monitoring commercial exposure, variations, liabilities and contractual risk
• Driving consistency and best practice across multiple projects and business functions
• Supporting project teams in maintaining strong commercial discipline and audit readiness, including oversight of Large Subcontracts and Main contract packages

You will have:

• Experience within Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management/Governance in the Construction or infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, PPC, and D&B contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness, including forecasting, cost control and risk management
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and challenge constructively when required

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