Job Description:

Head of Commercials (Capital Projects)

Contract: Government
Location: South or Midlands-based
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Head of Commercials (Capital Projects) to join a growing Capital Projects team delivering works across a major government contract/site.

Job Overview

As Head of Commercials (Capital Projects), you will play a critical role in managing contracts, costs and wider commercial activity across a diverse portfolio of capital projects delivered under NEC4 contracts. The role is central to ensuring strong financial control, compliance and value for money throughout the full project lifecycle.

You will provide commercial leadership and oversight across government capital projects, supporting the delivery of programmes ranging from major works to minor projects. Working closely with commercial, finance and PMO teams, you will help set and maintain high standards in cost management while strengthening capability, governance and supply chain performance across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital projects on a government contract/site in line with Capital Projects standards and the Global Blueprint, with a focus on capability, trust and cost control.
• Act as the main point of contact for the commercial projects team.
• Provide Management QS services across major programmes, day-to-day projects, and minor and small works.
• Take responsibility for cost and contract management across the capital projects portfolio.
• Lead tendering activity, including procurement strategy, evaluation and submissions.
• Ensure a capable, competitive and compliant supply chain that supports project delivery and new business wins.
• Provide strong commercial governance, ensuring compliance with contractual, financial and risk management requirements.
• Work closely with commercial, finance and PMO teams to support integrated project delivery.

About You / Person Specification

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience as a Senior QS or Senior Commercial Manager.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contract administration (essential).
• Proven expertise in cost management, tendering, procurement and contract management.
• Experience managing concurrent projects or programmes with a combined annual value of £25m or above.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles with the ability to build positive relationships with senior stakeholders.
• High level of IT literacy, including MS Office (Excel, Power BI), Coupa, Monday . com and other cost management tools.

Additional Information

• Experience operating as a Senior Commercial Manager within construction and/or FM projects, preferably in government, corporate or education environments.
• Experience with applications for payment, valuations and risk management.
• Demonstrated capability in cost estimating and producing high-quality tender evaluation documentation.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills, with strong verbal and written English.
• Full UK driving licence required due to travel to government sites.

All candidates must be able to obtain CTC Security Clearance.