Commercial Lead

The Opportunity Take the lead in driving commercial success across a portfolio of engineering and project-based contracts. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to influence high-value bids, negotiate favourable contract terms and protect profitability throughout the full contract lifecycle.Working closely with Sales, Estimating, Finance and Project Delivery teams, you ll play a pivotal role in securing profitable business, managing contractual risk, improving cash flow and maximising commercial performance.Key Responsibilities Lead commercial activities from tendering and contract negotiation through to project delivery and final account. Review and negotiate customer contracts, identifying risks and securing favourable commercial terms. Support bids, pricing strategies and estimates to ensure projects are commercially viable and competitive. Manage a portfolio of live contracts, monitoring costs, revenue, margins, cash flow and working capital. Oversee payment applications, variations, claims, contractual notices and final accounts. Work with project teams to manage risks, resolve commercial challenges and maximise profitability. Develop effective payment schedules and strategies to improve cash flow and minimise financial exposure. Provide clear commercial advice, reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery. Drive ..... full job details .....