Head of Commercial

Location Glasgow
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum + Benefits + Package
Contact name: Harry Buckland

Contact email: harry.buckland@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH4306_1764691324
Published: 3 days ago
Startdate: 06/01/2025

Are you a strategic commercial leader ready to shape the direction of a thriving infrastructure business? Our client, a well-established contractor with an evolving portfolio across regulated sectors, is seeking a Head of Commercial to work closely with the Managing Director and drive commercial performance across major projects - including a growing footprint in the energy sector.

The Role

This senior appointment will take responsibility for leading commercial strategy, governance and delivery. You'll guide commercial teams, influence business decisions, and ensure robust financial, contractual and operational performance. Acting as a key partner to the MD, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping business growth, client relationships, and delivery success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial function across multi-disciplinary programmes

  • Work alongside the MD to set direction, drive performance and support business strategy

  • Strengthen commercial processes, governance, risk management and reporting

  • Build strong client and stakeholder relationships across regulated markets

  • Champion value creation, innovation and efficiency in programme delivery

About You

  • Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification

  • Professionally qualified (or equivalent senior-level experience)

  • Significant commercial leadership experience within contracting environments

  • Proven exposure to energy infrastructure (e.g., National Grid) and/or rail frameworks

  • Strong contractual knowledge and commercial acumen across project lifecycles

  • Excellent communication, leadership presence and stakeholder engagement skills

If you're motivated by influencing strategy, shaping delivery outcomes, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with senior leadership to drive growth - we'd love to speak with you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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