Head of Commercial

Head of Commercial – Electricity Transmission (Substations)

Location: South West / South Wales (travel required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Energy Infrastructure / Utilities / Power
Package: Excellent basic salary + car/allowance + private healthcare + bonus + benefits

About the Role

A leading UK infrastructure organisation is seeking a Head of Commercial to join their Electricity Transmission division, supporting the delivery of high-voltage substation and transmission projects (up to 400kV) across the South West and South Wales.

This is a key senior leadership position, responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving commercial governance, and developing a high-performing commercial team across a portfolio of technically complex energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the commercial team, ensuring compliance with internal governance and industry standards
• Define team structure, roles, responsibilities and capability requirements
• Support APC / professional development pathways and mentor commercial staff
• Embed a strong culture of commercial and contractual awareness

Commercial Strategy & Governance

• Work with senior leadership to define annual business strategy and commercial objectives
• Oversee bid strategy, tender reviews, contract conditions and risk assessments
• Ensure robust commercial controls, effective change management and accurate reporting
• Lead on contract negotiation within governance thresholds
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting, valuations, forecasting and cash-flow management

Project & Contract Delivery

• Oversee contract administration processes, including compensation events and change control
• Support project teams with cost/value reconciliations, forecasting and margin optimisation
• Review project performance, challenge assumptions and drive corrective action where required
• Work collaboratively with legal and operational teams to prevent or resolve disputes
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and year-end reporting

About You

You will be a commercially astute leader with a strong background in major infrastructure or energy projects, ideally within electricity transmission or substations.

Key Experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related commercial field (or equivalent experience)
• Significant commercial leadership experience within infrastructure or power projects
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and contract law
• Knowledge of programming, project controls and commercial risk management
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites and regional offices

What’s on Offer?

A comprehensive senior-level package, including:

• Company car + fuel card (EV/hybrid options available)
• Private healthcare & health cash plan
• Matched/contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Retail discount portal
• Employee wellbeing support
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• EV salary-sacrifice scheme
• Professional development and career progression opportunities