Commercial Lead - Rail Infrastructure

UK arm of a leading international engineering consultancy seeks to employ a proven commercial professional with experience of working in the UK rail industry in the role of Commercial Lead based in Cardiff. This attractive opportunity will see join an employee focused organisation who are growing at a rapid rate across the rail, highways, nuclear and aviation markets. As a global brand there are renowned for working on iconic projects and as Commercial Lead you will play a key role in developing the strategic vision and business plan for their operations in the South West. If you are looking for a fresh challenge in an environment where every employee is highly valued then this will be the ideal role for you. Reporting in the Regional Director the Commercial Lead will be responsible for: Contributes to the strategic vision and business plan through business development, team growth/recruitment, with delegated responsibility for some operational aspects Responsible for developing new relationships and winning new business in line with business development targets assigned to them. Ensures consistent high-quality delivery of projects and client satisfaction. Manages a resource pool of technical capability to deliver work for the duration of projects. Collaborate with Service Leaders, and contribute to Delivery Transformation initiatives, to drive continuous efficiency and quality improvements through the team. Ensures the team is effectively resourced to deliver current and emerging workload. Ensure people in the Service Group receive the pastoral care and development they need to build their careers and to sustain the growth of the company. Manage monthly and annual reporting and performance management for the team and contribute to Service Group reporting. To be considered for the role of Commercial Lead candidates will have: Proven experience of working in senior commercial positions Experience in business development and winning work with varying scale and size projects. Experience in strategic service development. Experience of building and managing medium and large sized teams. Capacity to think and plan strategically to identify clear strategies and execute the strategies. Proven experience in achieving project performance and utilisation targets. Demonstrable experience of delivering technically excellent projects. Strong knowledge and experience of the structure and operation of the UK rail industry, transport appraisal methods and public funding. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships at the highest level. Commercial acumen; demonstrates a high level of market awareness and understanding of business drivers. Strong client focus, building strong client relationships based on depth of client understanding. Builds a collaborative environment, working together as a team. Strong coaching and mentoring skills creating a positive environment for people to succeed and realise their potential. Relevant technical background and experience. In return you will be offered a salary of upto £80,000 dependent on experience accompanied with an annual bonus, 26 days holiday (rising to 28 days), pension, healthcare and other attractive benefits. To apply is easy, contact Oli for more information or just simply apply online