Commercial Programme Director


NonStop’s Client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Commercial Programme Director to lead on infrastructure commercial solutions. This role will report directly to the Group Commercial Director, overseeing a team of 50-60 commercial professionals to deliver high-value projects within a complex, regulated environment. You will manage and mentor a team, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and steer the commercial strategy to meet ambitious infrastructure goals.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a transformative program within a high-stakes sector.

Key Responsibilities

* Team Leadership: Direct and inspire a high-performing team of commercial professionals, fostering collaboration and development within a complex, high-value program.
* Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with programme managers to align commercial strategies with business needs, translating them into effective procurement and risk management approaches.
* Commercial Governance: Oversee commercial risk management, reporting, and lead Infrastructure Commercial Boards to ensure senior stakeholders are informed and aligned.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong strategic supplier partnerships, focusing on performance outcomes and quality.
* Contract Operations and Change Management: Ensure contractual compliance with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, manage contract changes, and address risk mitigation measures.
* Dispute Resolution: Lead strategic dispute resolution efforts to protect AWE’s commercial interests.

Key Projects

The Commercial Programme Director will manage a robust £400m annual program across five main areas:
1. Building Works: Upgrades to existing structures and systems
2. Civil Works: Construction of new car parks and facility extensions
3. Equipment Re-kits: Replacing critical, outdated equipment
4. Utilities Works: Enhancing electrical, gas, and steam networks
5. Demolition & Decommissioning: Safe removal and disposal of hazardous assets

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, team-building expertise, and a proven ability to deliver complex commercial solutions in an infrastructure context.
* Experience: 15+ years in commercial roles with a minimum of 5 years leading large teams and managing complex transactions.
* Leadership: Demonstrated success in creating and leading high-performance teams, ideally with experience in transformation or outsourcing projects.
* Commercial Background: Proven career progression in commercial roles, with expertise in infrastructure projects. Prior experience with NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4) is beneficial.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Able to confidently present to C-suite and board members, with a high level of gravitas and strategic insight.
* Security Clearance: SC clearance is essential (or the ability to obtain it).

We do recommend that you apply as soon as possible as the slots for the position are limited and the window of opportunity is short.

Disability confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.