Head of Commercial

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. 

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.  

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Own commercial delivery across a portfolio of contracts or frameworks, ensuring achievement of margin, risk, and performance targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Full accountability for portfolio commercial performance
• Ownership of:
  • Margin delivery
  • CVR accuracy
  • Risk and opportunity management
• Leadership of Commercial Managers / SCMs
• Delivery of contract-level commercial strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly CVR reviews and forecast consolidation
• Approve commercial strategies and baselines
• Drive change management and value recovery
• Lead dispute strategy and escalation
• Manage commercial resource allocation
• Develop team capability and succession

Skills & Competencies

Leadership

• Team leadership and performance management
• Decision-making and accountability

Technical

• Strong contract management (NEC expertise essential)
• Advanced change and cost control
• Financial and forecasting capability

Experience & Qualifications

• 10–15 years commercial experience
• Experience managing multiple contracts/frameworks
• Proven leadership of teams
• Quantity Surveying or Commercial degree
• RICS (preferred/working towards)

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.