Head of Commercial

Head of Commercial (Electricity Transmission Sector)Location: South Wales (Hybrid), 2 days in the office near Newport, Wales.Package: £100,000+Turner Lovell is recruiting an experienced Head of Commercial to join a leading EPC Contractor with a turnover exceeding £1 billion in the electricity and renewable energy sector. Following the award of multi-year framework agreements, the company is expanding its team to deliver turnkey HV substation projects across the UK, ranging from £20 million to £150 million.As Head of Commercial, you’ll be a key member of the Senior Management Team, leading strategic client relationships, championing commercial excellence, and ensuring governance through robust controls, accurate reporting, and clear communication of commercial risks and opportunities across multiple substation infrastructure projects (132–400kV).Key Duties:The successful candidate will lead commercial strategy and delivery across major infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include:Strategic Leadership & Commercial PlanningPartner with the Business Unit Director to shape the annual strategy and business objectivesLead initiatives for securing new work, allocating resources, and aligning with pre-contract commercial teamsDesign and execute commercial approaches focused on tendering, cash flow optimisation, and margin enhancementDrive delivery of annual targets and performance goals across ContractsContract & Risk ManagementAssess contract terms and commercial exposures prior to tender submissionNegotiate contractual agreements in line with Group Governance before finalisationMaintain effective contract management through consistent oversight of change controls and payment processesWork closely with Legal and Contract teams to mitigate and resolve disputesIdentify potential insurance recoveries and coordinate with the Insurance teamEnsure alignment with year-end audit protocolsFinancial Oversight & Performance MonitoringDirect monthly cost-to-value reviews and forecasting, providing challenge and support to Contract teamsOptimise project cash flow and actively manage work-in-progress across the portfolioParticipate in monthly project performance reviews and initiate corrective actions as neededContribute to performance reporting for current and future contractsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentEnsure the commercial team within Contracts operates in alignment with group governance and proceduresDefine team structure, roles, responsibilities, and required skillsets to deliver commercial services effectivelyFoster a high-performance culture by setting clear objectives, supporting personal development plans, and regularly reviewing progress for all direct reportsOrganise structured training and development pathways for Commercial Practitioners, including acting as mentor, supervisor, or counsellor for those pursuing APC or equivalent qualificationsEncourage a strong culture of commercial and contractual awareness throughout the Contracts functionRequirements:A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related business discipline is preferredStrong commercial insight and extensive, demonstrable experience in a comparable role within the Electricity Transmission sectorEvident expertise in Standard Forms of Contract, applicable Contract Law, and recognised Methods of MeasurementGood knowledge of project scheduling techniques and proficiency in project control methodologiesExcellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomesProven leadership experience with a genuine commitment to building and developing a high-performing teamFull, clean UK driving licence – travel to various sites and regional offices is part of the roleThis is an exciting new opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in the electricity transmission sector and work on projects of significant importance to the energy transmission targets.If this opportunity sounds right, please reach out to Yana Arif ( Yana.arif@turnerlovell.com) directly to apply or request more information about this role.