Project Commercial Director

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Building Services OU, based in Watford, where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

We are currently looking for a Project Commercial Director who will be accountable for the successful commercial management of healthcare projects (or similar) from commencement through to completion and handover reporting directly into the Commercial Director of the Building Services Operating Unit.

• Responsible for key stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance and the strategic leadership of the project team alongside the Project Director and other leaders.
• Lead contract negotiations and effectively administer contracts ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, healthcare sector standards, and company policies throughout commercial activities.
• Deliver accurate project forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting aligned with OU Forecasting & Reporting Procedures & OWOW governance processes.
• Develop and drive the commercial strategy of the Project to ensure profitability and alignment with business objectives.
• Responsible for decisions that affect project delivery/ commercial success and ensure transparent reporting of risks, opportunities, financial status and programme position to the Project Director and OU leadership.

• Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments including government, public sector, and wider community groups.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in the NEC contract forms and public procurement frameworks. Option C target cost form of NEC contract experience desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects from inception through to completion with a value of between £100m–£400m
• Demonstrable skills and experience in financial, contract law, commercial and project management, and financial/business acumen.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  Ability to motivate & develop large teams

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.