Job Title: Commercial Lead (Contract Role)
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working arrangement)
Rate: £700 per day inside IR35 via Umbrella
Contract Type: 6 Months

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the UK's transition to a Net Zero future? Our client, a leading organisation in the Utilities industry, is seeking a talented Commercial Lead to join their team. Be part of the team that is responsible for delivering key infrastructure projects and shaping the energy landscape for years to come.

As the Commercial Lead, you will play a vital role in driving commercial value for the end consumer and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement commercial governance frameworks that will enable the development and construction of crucial grids while delivering value for both the end consumer and our client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and monitor critical commercial governance criteria for portfolio and programme governance
• Act as a panel commercial Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide insights and support decision-making
• Develop and maintain commercial principles for various contracting models
• Implement proactive commercial assurance with critical supplier partners
• Lead commercial compliance activity and ensure alignment with contractual entitlements
• Ownership of emerging commercial risks and issues, implementing remedial actions
• Assure payments and incentives to suppliers align with contractual terms
• Take the lead in lessons learned activity and drive corrective actions
• Foster relationships with senior leaders and central functions to keep them updated on commercial assurance activities

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in contract management
• In-depth understanding of the energy sector or ancillary industries with high capex infrastructure
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated gravitas and ability to operate independently
• Numerical degree or professional commercial qualification (e.g., MCIPS, MRICS)
• Familiarity with major contract frameworks is desirable

If you are an entrepreneurial individual with a passion for driving commercial value and making a positive impact on the energy sector, we want to hear from you. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic team that is revolutionising the UK's energy infrastructure.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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