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Commercial Director – Rail & Infrastructure\nLocation: London (Euston area)\nWorking Pattern: Hybrid\nSalary: Up to £105,000–£110,000 per annum + benefits\nPackage: Company vehicle or car allowance, pension, bonus/benefits package\nThe Opportunity\nA well-established specialist engineering contractor operating within the UK rail and transport infrastructure sector is seeking to appoint a Commercial Director following a recent senior leadership departure.\nThis is a key executive-level appointment, offering the opportunity to lead the commercial function of a growing, privately owned infrastructure business delivering complex projects across telecommunications, systems and building services environments.\nThe role will be London-based (near Euston) with hybrid working and regular engagement across operational sites and client locations.\nRole Overview\nThe Commercial Director will take full responsibility for the commercial strategy, governance and performance of the business. Reporting into the executive leadership team, the role will play a critical part in driving profitable growth, managing risk, supporting business development and strengthening commercial controls across live projects and future opportunities.\nThis position requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on commercial oversight within a technically complex, safety-critical infrastructure environment.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Lead and develop the commercial function across multiple projects and frameworks\n * Own commercial strategy, forecasting, reporting and governance at board level\n * Provide commercial leadership across bids, tenders and contract negotiations\n * Ensure robust risk management, contract compliance and margin protection\n * Support operational teams with commercial insight and decision-making\n * Develop and implement commercial policies, processes and best practice\n * Act as a senior commercial interface with clients, partners and key stakeholders\n * Mentor and develop commercial managers and project teams\nCandidate Profile\n * Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role within rail, infrastructure, engineering or construction\n * Strong background in managing complex contracts, negotiations and risk\n * Experience supporting or leading bid and tender activity\n * Comfortable operating at executive / board level\n * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills\n * Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and delivery focus\n * Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts highly advantageous\nPackage & Benefits\n * Salary up to £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience)\n * Hybrid working with a London office base (Euston area)\n * Company vehicle or car allowance\n * Pension, bonus and wider benefits package\n * Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing infrastructure business\nWhy Apply?\nThis role offers the chance to step into a pivotal leadership position within a respected infrastructure contractor, influence business strategy at the highest level, and play a central role in shaping future growth across major UK rail and transport projects.\nGanymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of , , , marriage and civil partnership, and maternity, , or belief, sex, and

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