Commercial Director

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. 

Social Infrastructure -
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. 

United Infrastructure Utilities are currently looking to recruit a Commercial Director for our Energy & Water businesses. 

Job Purpose

Lead sector-level commercial performance, translating divisional strategy into delivery across Water or Energy portfolios.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for sector margin, cash, and risk performance
• Own sector commercial strategy and client positioning
• Approval of:
  • Bid strategies
  • Portfolio forecasts
  • Major commercial decisions
• Senior client relationship ownership

Key Responsibilities

• Challenge and approve HoC forecasts and CVRs
• Drive improvement in margin and cost recovery
• Manage sector-level commercial risks and disputes
• Lead Heads of Commercial

Skills & Competencies

Leadership

• Strategic delivery
• Commercial judgement
• Leadership and coaching

Technical

• Sector-specific knowledge (Water or Gas/Energy frameworks)
• Advanced contract law and change management

Experience & Qualifications

• 12–15+ years relevant experience
• Significant experience managing multi-contract portfolios
• Strong exposure to client-facing leadership
• Degree + RICS (preferred)