{"id":80597,"date":"2026-08-05T08:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/job-offers\/commercial-director-rail-en-10150\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:16:00","slug":"commercial-director-rail-en-10150","status":"publish","type":"systra_jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/job-offers\/commercial-director-rail-en-10150\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Director (Rail)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><!---text--> <\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\">Around the world, SYSTRA&rsquo;s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK &amp; Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Context<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">The Commercial Director is responsible for providing strategic commercial leadership across a portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects, frameworks and programmes, ensuring commercial excellence, profitable growth and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">The role provides commercial leadership to project teams and senior stakeholders, supporting the delivery of business objectives whilst protecting the Company&rsquo;s commercial and contractual interests. The post holder will lead commercial governance, develop commercial capability and maintain strong client relationships across key strategic accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Missions\/Main Duties<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Commercial Leadership<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of projects, programmes and strategic frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise profitability and sustainable growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Provide commercial leadership to Business Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Promote best practice commercial management throughout the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Ensure commercial governance and compliance with company policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead and develop a high performing commercial team.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Contract Management<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead the commercial management of major infrastructure contracts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Provide expert advice on NEC4 and other contracts, including Professional Services Contracts and Engineering &amp; Construction Contracts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead negotiations relating to compensation events, contract amendments and commercial settlements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Manage contractual risk and ensure opportunities are maximised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Provide strategic guidance on claims avoidance and dispute resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Financial Performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Accountable for commercial performance across the portfolio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Review revenue recognition, forecasting and project profitability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Monitor cash collection and working capital performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Ensure robust financial reporting and forecasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Drive improvements in commercial performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Client Relationship Management<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Develop trusted relationships with strategic clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Represent SYSTRA during commercial negotiations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Support collaborative working with clients and joint venture partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead commercial discussions during governance meetings and audits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Business Development<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Support the preparation of bids and tenders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead commercial input into tender submissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Develop pricing strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Review commercial risks associated with new opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Support framework growth and strategic account development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Commercial Governance<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Ensure compliance with company governance procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Chair commercial reviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Support project audits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Develop commercial reporting standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Drive continuous improvement across the commercial function.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Leadership &amp; People Development<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Lead, mentor and develop commercial teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Build commercial capability across the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Undertake performance management and succession planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Promote a collaborative, high-performing culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Coach operational teams on commercial awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Stakeholder Management<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Work closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, Procurement and Executive Management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Influence senior stakeholders on commercial strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Support business planning and strategic decision making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Health, Safety &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">The Commercial Director shall actively support SYSTRA&rsquo;s commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability by:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Promoting safe behaviours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Supporting the implementation of company HSE policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Ensuring commercial decisions support safe project delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Acting as a visible safety leader.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Profile\/Skills<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Knowledge &amp; Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Essential<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Extensive commercial leadership experience within infrastructure, engineering or rail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Significant experience managing major programmes and strategic frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Strong knowledge of NEC4 and other contracts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Experience leading commercial teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Excellent commercial negotiation skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Strong understanding of project finance, forecasting and CVRs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Experience managing commercial risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Excellent stakeholder management skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Experience working with senior client organisations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Chartered status (RICS, ICES, CICES or equivalent) or working towards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Desirable<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Experience of joint ventures and alliance contracts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Experience working with Network Rail or other public sector infrastructure clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\">Experience supporting major bids and framework 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