Head of Commercials (Capital Projects)

Head of Commercials (Capital Projects)

Contract

Government

Location

London, E14 9SH (South or Midlands-based)

Hours of work

40

Contract Type

Permanent

As Head of Commercials (Capital Projects), you will join a growing Capital Projects team delivering works across a major government contract/site.

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You will play a critical role in managing contracts, costs and wider commercial activity across a diverse portfolio of capital projects delivered under NEC4 contracts, ensuring strong financial control, compliance and value for money throughout the full project lifecycle.

Job Description

In this role, you will help set and maintain high standards in cost management, supporting growth across government capital programmes and strengthening the organisation’s position in the wider projects market.

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As part of this role, you will provide commercial oversight across capital projects on government sites, covering governance, compliance and risk, procurement and tendering, and the development and management of the professional services supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver capital projects on a government contract/site in line with Capital Projects standards and the Global Blueprint, with a focus on capability, trust and cost control.

Act as the main point of contact for the commercial projects team.

Provide Management QS services across major programmes, day-to-day projects, and minor and small works.

Take responsibility for cost and contract management across the capital projects portfolio.

Lead tendering activity, including procurement strategy, evaluation and submissions.

Ensure a capable, competitive and compliant supply chain that supports project delivery and new business wins.

Provide strong commercial governance, ensuring compliance with contractual, financial and risk management requirements.

Work closely with commercial, finance and PMO teams to support integrated project delivery.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable.

Strong knowledge of NEC4 contract administration (essential).

Proven expertise in cost management, tendering, procurement and contract management.

Experience with applications for payment, valuations and risk management.

Experience operating as a Senior Commercial Manager within construction and/or FM projects, preferably in government, corporate or education environments.

Experience managing concurrent projects or programmes with a combined annual value of £25m or above.

Demonstrated capability in cost estimating and producing high-quality tender evaluation documentation for clients.

Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills, with strong verbal and written English.

High level of IT literacy, including MS Office (Excel, Power BI), Coupa, Monday.com and other cost management tools.

Proven experience in client-facing roles and building positive relationships with senior stakeholders.

Full UK driving licence required due to travel to government sites.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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