Head of Commercial

We''re looking for a Head of Commercial (Works) for our public sector client based in London on an initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35) paying up to 750 per day inside IR35. The successful Head of Commercial will be a senior, highly credible commercial leader with deep NEC contract expertise, joining an ambitious and fast-paced commercial function managing an annual spend portfolio of approximately 1bn. You will provide senior leadership across the Works category, developing and delivering commercial strategies for capital investment projects, asset maintenance contracts and associated procurements, whilst acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across a complex and high-profile organisation. You will need proven experience working with the following: Deep, hands-on NEC contract expertise across the full suite of contract terms and options, including authoring bespoke contracts Leading high-value Works procurements covering construction, facilities management, cost management and design services In-depth knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023, with PA2023 course completion Leading, managing and developing a high-performing commercial or procurement team Providing expert commercial advice and acting as a point of escalation for senior internal and external stakeholders Developing and implementing commercial strategies and procurement policies within a public sector environment Managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level, including with politically aware ..... full job details .....