Commercial Director

Costain have a new opportunity for a dynamic Commercial Director to take a strategic lead role supporting our Asset Replacement Programme and Major Projects (T2 Baggage) programme, supporting the Commercial leads to Call off contracts or Tranche's. Commercial Director for Heathrow project will lead and provide support to the Project Director to implement the commercial strategy. As part of the senior leadership of the programme with Heathrow to ensure the production, pricing and governance of call off contracts or Tranche contract are aligned with Heathrow's delivery process and strategy.

Ensure that commercial discipline is maintained throughout. Guide and develop all project staff on commercial issues.

This Commercial Director role is a strategic leadership position within the Costain business, reporting into the Integrated Transport Commercial Director, whom you will support with the management of resources and development of the commercial function capability. You will be accountable for the implementation, management, and ongoing assurance activities in connection with the company's commercial governance programme and shall ensure adherence to contract specific requirements., We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential., A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
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The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal framework within which our Aviation customers operate, and an in-depth knowledge of the standard forms of contract typically encountered. You must be able to formulate commercial strategies in connection with conflict avoidance, conflict management and dispute resolution and be able to communicate and influence effectively with internal and external stakeholders.,

• Degree / HND in a relevant commercial / construction discipline



• Full membership of RICS or CICES



• Extensive post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with a track record of achievement (Water Sector experience preferred)



• Previous experience of working in collaborative or alliancing environments



• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a track record of resolving complicated commercial issues.



• Lead commercial negotiations with major supply chain members



• Ensure the proper communication of the commercial strategy to the wider team



• Lead all aspects of commercial due diligence and reporting, work closely with operations and finance leads to ensure transparent reporting.



• Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive



• Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way



• Must be customer focussed by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs, For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.
  
  As Heathrow embarks upon its 7th regulatory period "H7", Costain was awarded two lots as Major Project Partner and Asset Renewal Partner for Terminal 2 - The Queen's Terminal., Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin
  
  Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive.

This position has a competitive salary dependant on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%., We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.