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 contractsLeading high-value Works procurements covering construction, facilities management, cost management and design servicesIn-depth knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023, with PA2023 course completionLeading, managing and developing a high-performing commercial or procurement teamProviding expert commercial advice and acting as a point of escalation for senior internal and external stakeholdersDeveloping and implementing commercial strategies and procurement policies within a public sector environmentManaging stakeholder relationships at a senior level, including with politically aware audiences, ..... full job details .....