Commercial Lead

Are you an experienced Commercial Leader looking to shape the commercial success of major construction and infrastructure projects across the South of England?

Conrad Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading construction and property consultancy seeking an ambitious South Region Commercial Lead to drive commercial performance, develop client relationships and support the continued growth of its regional business.

This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to influence major programmes, mentor commercial teams and play a key part in business development across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, property and capital investment projects.

If you're a commercially astute professional with outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and a proven ability to win and grow client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

As South Region Commercial Lead, you'll:

• Lead the commercial delivery of major projects and programmes across the South of England.
• Provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams and senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Drive commercial performance, governance and risk management across multiple commissions.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while supporting regional growth objectives.
• Lead client presentations, commercial negotiations and bid activities.
• Mentor and develop commercial professionals, promoting best practice across the business.
• Ensure projects are delivered successfully, meeting commercial, financial and operational objectives.

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Significant experience in a senior commercial leadership role within a construction consultancy, infrastructure or major projects environment.
• A proven track record of delivering commercial success across complex construction or infrastructure programmes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at executive and client level.
• Strong business development experience, including winning work, developing key accounts and identifying new growth opportunities.
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong knowledge of contract management and commercial governance.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing commercial teams.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS, MCICES or equivalent professional membership is desirable.

• Genrous basic salary
• Car allowance and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Structured leadership development and career progression.
• Opportunity to influence major regional projects and contribute to long-term business growth.
• Collaborative and supportive consultancy environment.