Commercial Director

BakerHicks is seeking to appoint a Commercial Director to spearhead our commercial function. In this role, you will deal with commercial aspects of our projects, supporting our project managers, sector directors, business leads, as well as our legal team, at all stages of a project's lifecycle, from procurement, contract negotiations and implementation, through to completion, alongside assisting with any commercial issues which arise during delivery phases. Additionally, you will manage client relationships in vital commercial aspects, providing commercial advice, dispute resolution, and ensuring timely cash collection. As a member of the senior management team, you will offer management on projects to drive successful outcomes in areas such as health and safety, financial performance, and project execution excellence. This position will initially focus on projects within the UK, with the possibility of extending to European projects. Key Objectives

• Drive the commercial function for BakerHicks.
• Help set the commercial strategy for new major frameworks.
• Support project managers with commercial risk review process and report output to Board members.
• Ensure effective risk and opportunity management is in place, ensuring delivery of margin enhancement opportunities.
  
  Proven track record in construction industry
• Experience across main forms of professional services and construction contracts with a background in contracting organisations.
• Must be willing to travel (locally and potentially internationally) to meet the requirements of the role.
Desirable
• EPCM experience ideal but not essential.
• Experience in delivery of professional services preferable but not essential
  
  Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.
Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( ) About BakerHicks We've been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: . BakerHicks. A company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications. Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season and our annual shutdown will delay the review of new applications until January 2025, with interviews commencing the week of January 13th, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe and enjoyable festive period.