Commercial Leader for Complex Projects

2 months ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Arcadis Full time

Arcadis is a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

With over 36,000 talented individuals across 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. We believe that by harnessing the power of diverse minds, we can tackle the world's most complex challenges and create a lasting positive impact.

Role: Commercial Director

This is a pivotal leadership role within our organization, focusing on cost and commercial management for large-scale university, education, and cultural projects. You will spearhead a team of technical specialists, ensuring seamless project execution aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of cost and commercial management experts, setting clear objectives, providing regular performance feedback, and fostering continuous skill development.
  • Oversee the financial performance of projects throughout their lifecycle, taking ownership of costs, schedules, and efficiency to achieve profit targets, budgetary goals, and optimal value outcomes.
  • Provide strategic guidance on commercial aspects of projects across various departments, supporting project management teams in delivering work within budget and adhering to contract specifications.
  • Cultivate a culture of excellence by monitoring team performance and behavior, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and codes of conduct.
  • Ensure strict compliance with contractual agreements regarding project delivery parameters and scope of service.
  • Analyze complex information from diverse sources and oversee recommendations provided by specialists to enhance the long-term effectiveness of the cost management service.
  • Drive continuous improvement by seeking out innovative solutions, implementing new cost and commercial management systems, and optimizing project delivery processes.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with key clients and customer groups, identifying opportunities to refine our cost management offerings and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior managers, providing expert insights on cost and commercial management matters to support successful project execution aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior clients and stakeholders, fostering client loyalty, expanding the reach of our cost management services, and generating new business opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Extensive professional experience in delivering large and complex projects across their entire lifecycle.
  • Proven ability to manage, motivate, and guide large teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.
  • Experience in building and leveraging client relationships at the executive level, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Relevant professional qualification or chartered status.
  • CSCS card holder.


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