Commercial Director

Skanska Uk Plc

Commercial Director

Salary Not Specified

Skanska Uk Plc, Watford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: be2d3441cc1b4b5680fcbd3db77991ec

Full Job Description

  • Be responsible for all aspects of the commercial, procurement and risk management functions to ensure the successful financial outcome of the project.

  • Develop individuals and teams to their full potential ensuring that we have the capability and capacity to maintain commercial, procurement and risk control on the project to meet future needs.

  • Report on Projects financial position against budget and other financial targets and associated risk profile.

  • Proactively manage commercial position on projects to outperform targets.

  • Provide commercial advice and management for the management of change on the project.

  • Liaise with Skanska Legal Department on all matters associated with contract agreement and change post award.

  • Liaise with departments including legal to manage formal dispute resolution process and ensure any significant claims are managed in accordance with company procedures.

  • Implement best practice in commercial procedures to ensure the effective management of the contract.

  • Ensure compliance with the company's policies, procedures, the Skanska Code of Conduct and any issues relating to Health, Safety and the Environment.

  • Have an awareness of the sustainability and the social agenda and how this needs to be proactively managed., A career with us means you'll have the freedom to develop your skills and leave your mark on the communities in which we work. Our competitive benefits package will help to enhance your life outside work, too.

    Excellent and proven collaborative leadership skills

  • A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably within a Infrastructure contracting organisation.

  • Experience in leading infrastructure construction projects in excess of £100 million

  • BSc in Quantity Surveying or relevant, demonstrable experience.

  • Member of RICS, ICES or ICE, preferably a Fellow or the desire to join

  • Excellent working knowledge of contract conditions/law.

  • Clear thinker who copes well under pressure.

    Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.


  • Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative, and progressive. We bring together people and technology, as part of our objective to make construction a safer and more collaborative industry.

    We are now looking for a Commercial Director to join our Infrastructure team and to have commercial responsibility for our £450m Kent Roads project.

    Our infrastructure team brings its design, build and refurbishment expertise to complex projects across the country. We form strong partnerships with clients and communities to deliver major infrastructure improvements like A14 improvement scheme, HS2 and Waterloo and Southwest station upgrade.