Group Commercial Lead

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £120,000 + Benefits

Are you a commercially-minded leader looking to make a real impact across a Tier 1 UK contractor? Our client, a leading infrastructure organisation, is seeking an experienced Group Commercial Lead to join their dynamic Group Commercial team. This unique role blends commercial assurance and work winning strategy, giving you the opportunity to shape how the organisation delivers essential projects across Highway, water, energy, transport, and telecoms.

About the Role:
As Group Commercial Lead, you will oversee both commercial assurance and work winning processes across all divisions. You'll ensure the integrity, compliance, and profitability of contracts while driving the strategy behind bids and tenders. This is a high-impact role for someone with a sharp commercial eye and experience in leading governance and assurance across large, complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Assurance & Process
·Develop and implement consistent Cost Value Reporting (CVR) across all contracts
·Lead monthly and quarterly deep dives into divisional CVR submissions
·Implement trend-analysis reporting to identify risks and opportunities early
·Oversee commercial audits and continuous improvement initiatives
·Develop and maintain a Commercial Business Management System (BMS) and supporting training
Work Winning:
·Lead commercial governance for bids and tender submissions
·Conduct commercial reviews for high-value or strategic tenders
·Develop innovative pricing strategies and financial models
·Identify opportunities for margin improvement, value engineering, and alternative delivery models
·Build strategic commercial relationships to support winning bids
What You'll Bring:
·Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field
·Relevant professional certifications (RICS or CICES preferred)
·Established senior experience in commercial management within Tier 1 contractors
·Experience in both commercial assurance and work winning processes
·Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
·Proficiency with commercial management systems, contract management tools, and financial software

What's in it for You:
·Competitive salary of £120,000 + discretionary bonus
·Company car or allowance + EV/Hybrid car scheme
·Private healthcare & health cash plan
·Matched/contributory pension scheme
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Employee assistance programme and rewards portal
·Opportunities for career growth within a large, forward-thinking organisation

If you believe you are technically suited to this role but the salary, location, or seniority isn't an exact match, we still encourage you to share your CV with us. We frequently recruit for similar positions across the UK at all levels and are always happy to discuss your career situation confidentially.
Even if you are currently happy in your role, we welcome conversations with Highways, Infrastructure, and Transportation professionals who wish to introduce themselves for future opportunities.

Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest-growing in the country, with a specialist team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in this market.

For more information, please contact Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876069 or submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com.
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