This business is a specialist in communal and district heating solutions. They work with developers and operators to deliver heating and hot water systems across major UK projects. Their end-to-end approach spans design, manufacture, control, and ongoing support.

The Role

We are seeking a Commercial Contracts Director to take ownership of the company’s contract portfolio and act as the key escalation point for all commercial contract management decision-making. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will provide clarity, direction, and decisive action across projects, ensuring obligations are met, risks are managed, and opportunities are maximised.

You Will

• Lead commercial management of the existing heat network contract portfolio, ensuring compliance, profitability, and performance
• Act as the primary escalation point for all commercial and contractual issues, claims, and disputes
• Collaborate closely with technical, design, and operations teams to validate variations, cost impacts, and ensure alignment with system performance targets
• Oversee billing, tariff, and pricing governance in line with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
• Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring terms, liabilities, and performance obligations are met
• Proactively identify and mitigate commercial risks linked to network delivery, service levels, and regulatory changes
• Drive continuous improvement in contract templates, negotiation standards, and commercial best practice across the business

Requirements

• Proven background in commercial contracts management, ideally from a Quantity Surveyor or Contract Manager route
• Direct experience within heat networks, energy infrastructure, or relevant utilities is essential
• Strong contractual and commercial acumen, with a proven ability to interpret and apply complex agreements
• Track record of providing leadership, resolving escalated issues, and driving positive outcomes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to act as the final point of decision-making

Person Specification

• Action-oriented and decisive, able to cut through complexity to provide clear direction
• Commercially astute with strong financial awareness
• Collaborative leader who can influence across departments and build trust with stakeholders
• Detail-focused but able to see the bigger picture and anticipate risk
• Professional, resilient, and comfortable operating at a senior level with accountability

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.