Commercial Director

1 month ago

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Skanska Full time

About the Role

Skanska, a leading project development and construction group, is seeking a Commercial Director to join its Infrastructure team. This role will have commercial responsibility for the £450m Kent Roads project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of commercial, procurement, and risk management functions to ensure successful financial outcomes.
  • Develop individuals and teams to their full potential, ensuring commercial, procurement, and risk control capabilities meet future needs.
  • Report on project financial positions against budget and other financial targets, along with associated risk profiles.
  • Proactively manage commercial positions on projects to outperform targets.
  • Provide commercial advice and management for managing change on the project.
  • Liaise with Skanska's Legal Department on contract agreements and changes post-award.
  • Liaise with departments, including legal, to manage formal dispute resolution processes and ensure significant claims are managed according to company procedures.
  • Implement best practices in commercial procedures to ensure effective contract management.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, the Skanska Code of Conduct, and Health, Safety, and Environment issues.
  • Awareness of sustainability and social agendas and proactive management.

Requirements

  • Excellent collaborative leadership skills.
  • Comprehensive level of commercial experience within a tier one contractor.
  • Experience in leading infrastructure construction projects over £100 million.
  • BSc in Quantity Surveying or relevant, demonstrable experience.
  • Member of RICS, ICES, or ICE, preferably a Fellow or the desire to join.
  • Excellent working knowledge of contract conditions/law.
  • Clear thinker who copes well under pressure.

About Skanska

Skanska is an inclusive and responsible business helping to build a better society. We bring together people and technology to make construction safer and more collaborative. We thrive through embracing differences and know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us build successful and high-performing teams.

Benefits

A career with Skanska means you'll have the freedom to develop your skills and leave your mark on the communities we work in. Our competitive benefits package will help enhance your life outside work.

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