A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme that is helping deliver critical infrastructure to support long-term sustainability and decarbonisation objectives.

This is a unique and strategic commercial leadership role focused on developing innovative commercial arrangements, governance frameworks and complex stakeholder agreements within a highly regulated environment.

Unlike traditional commercial or contract management positions, this role requires someone who can create commercial solutions where no established precedent exists, balancing governance, procurement, legal and financial considerations to enable successful programme delivery.

This is an initial 6-month contract based in Central London with hybrid working available (50% in the office), the daily rate for the role is up to £529.95 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35).

The Role

Working as part of a major infrastructure programme, you will lead the development of commercial strategy, governance approvals, business cases, commercial frameworks and contractual arrangements that support the successful delivery of a complex and innovative initiative.

You will engage with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, procurement, engineering and operational teams, while leading negotiations with external partners and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the programme's commercial strategy.
• Develop innovative commercial models, charging mechanisms and cost recovery frameworks.
• Prepare and secure approvals through governance and executive decision-making forums.
• Develop, negotiate and implement bespoke commercial agreements and Heads of Terms.
• Manage commercial risk, liabilities and contractual obligations.
• Lead complex negotiations with multiple external stakeholders.
• Support business case development and commercial decision-making.
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Work closely with legal, procurement, finance and operational teams to develop commercially robust solutions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant commercial leadership experience gained within major infrastructure, transport, utilities, energy or other highly regulated sectors.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in a senior commercial management role.
• Proven experience developing commercial strategies and business cases.
• Experience creating, negotiating and implementing bespoke commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of governance processes and procurement legislation.
• Experience managing complex commercial risk.
• Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership and governance boards.
• Demonstrable success leading complex commercial negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across multiple business functions.
• Experience developing commercial models, pricing methodologies or cost recovery mechanisms.