22 head of commercial jobs found

We are currently looking for a Head of Commercial on a contract basis in Scotland. Contract Length: 7 mths (until 31st Dec 2026) Rate: £93.50 per hour - Travel expenses covered if not located nearby IR35: Inside Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Work Pattern: 3 days a week onsite minium Role Overview The Head of Commercial provides strategic commercial leadership across the organisation, overseeing contract strategy, negotiation, governance, and financial performance. The role ensures commercial outcomes support organisational objectives, risks are effectively managed, and both supply chain and client relationships are governed to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership and Strategy * Lead end‑to‑end contract negotiation and execution for both project‑based service orders and resource‑based commercial models. * Develop, own, and implement the commercial strategy to achieve target margin outcomes across all contract types, adjusting in...

Head of Commercial - Glasgow (Contract) We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to join a leading organisation on a contract basis in Glasgow. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving commercial strategy, overseeing contract performance, and ensuring strong financial and risk management across the business.   Contract Details ·Start Date: 13 April 2026 ·End Date: 31 December 2026 (likely extended) ·Engagement Type: Inside IR35 ·Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week ·Glasgow (travel expenses covered if not based locally)   The Role As Head of Commercial, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across the organisation, ensuring contracts, supply chain relationships, and financial outcomes are aligned with business objectives. You will play a critical role in managing risk, improving commercial processes, and driving performance across a varied portfolio of projects.   Key Responsibilities   Commercial Strategy & Leadership...

Our client has an opportunity for a Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis until the end of 2026 with possible extension. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your Fuel Systems Installation Design skills across the full range of commercial aircraft as well as the opportunity to engage with a variety of customers, stakeholders and suppliers. Role: Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer Location: Filton - 100% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £42.10 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Contribute to the 'end to end' design process from conceptual design, modification process in support of maturity gates, DFM and support to manufacturing sites Design and validation of Fuel System installation components and assemblies that are optimized in terms of weight, cost, performance, production/assembly requirements while highest safety of the product is assured...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Supply Chain Assurance Lead 5 Month Contract | Hybrid | Inside IR35 | MOD Environment | SC Clearance Required We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Assurance Lead to support assurance and governance activities across a complex supplier network within a secure MOD environment. This role will focus on ensuring suppliers meet contractual, regulatory, and security requirements, while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks across multiple tiers. Key Responsibilities Lead supplier assurance and compliance activity across assigned suppliers Conduct supplier audits, reviews, and risk assessments Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation actions Monitor supplier compliance with MOD and contractual requirements Produce assurance reports and provide updates to stakeholders Support supplier governance and continuous improvement initiatives Work closely with procurement, commercial, and programme teams Essential Experience Proven background in Supply Chain...

Job Profile for HVAC Site Manager - SEL46461 Position: HVAC Site Manager Location: Central London Salary: (Apply online only) per day - opportunity for contract extension Working Arrangement: Site-based - Central London Employment Type: Contract - Inside IR35 and minimum 3 contracts We've partnered with a growing HVAC & Mechanical Contracts based in Gloucester, who are seeking an experienced HVAC Site Manager with a minimum 2-3 years of experience and strong technical knowledge. The business has thrived on repeat business over a number of years and operates within the retail, leisure, and full commercial sectors. Day to day, the HVAC Site Manager will manage on-site HVAC installation teams. The project will involve overseeing the CAT B project; installation and commissioning of VRF, Air Handling units, BMS and Cold-water services. You must be able to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate project activities and procure materials. As the site...

Quantity Surveyor Location: UK wide role (required to travel to office locations 2-3 times a week) Day Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme as it expands its commercial capability and are now seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to strengthen delivery and development teams across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a flexible opportunity for strong QS professionals who enjoy operating in complex environments, adding real commercial value, and working across nationally significant infrastructure schemes. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial expertise across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, supporting either pre‑contract development work or post‑contract delivery activity, depending on background and preference. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and assuring costs across live infrastructure projects Supporting or leading commercial activity on...

Quantity Surveyor Location: UK wide role (required to travel to office locations 2-3 times a week) Day Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme as it expands its commercial capability and are now seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to strengthen delivery and development teams across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a flexible opportunity for strong QS professionals who enjoy operating in complex environments, adding real commercial value, and working across nationally significant infrastructure schemes. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial expertise across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, supporting either pre‑contract development work or post‑contract delivery activity, depending on background and preference. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and assuring costs across live infrastructure projects Supporting or leading commercial activity on...

Role: Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location: London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site  - whichever is closest) IR35: Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management – Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services....

Job Title: Change Commercial Manager Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation (Merlin House, Langstone Business Park) Start Date: 05/05/2026 End Date: 18/12/2026 Duration: 7 months Working Pattern: 5 days per week Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Rate: Up to £600 per day DOE Contract Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (LTD not permitted) Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing commercial change processes across the project, specifically handling compensation events linked to design changes under an NEC4 Option C contract. This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced, high-value infrastructure environment. Key Responsibilities: Assess, price, and negotiate compensation events relating to design changes Identify and evaluate changes in design scope and their commercial impact Carry out measurement and take-offs of quantities Liaise with Supply chain partners, Design consultants, Internal...

Role: Senior Category Manager-Corporate Services Location: Farnborough(3 days/week) Duration: 6 months Rate: competitive Inside IR35: Umbrella Corporate Services The Corporate Services Category has a spend of £100m across key categories including HR, Recruitment and Training, Professional Services, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Freight, Fleet and Travel. This role directly supports People which is a key Global Group Function. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities Own, develop and execute category strategies for HR, Recruitment and Training, using market insights and data to challenge existing approaches and maximize value Lead complex sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, competitive tenders, and negotiation of high-value contracts Identify and manage category-specific risks,...

Project Manager Project Manager / Lifecycle Project Consultant This would also suit a programme manager, project development specialist or specialist in developing markets within the long term project lifecycle & aftermarket services This role Would Not Suit IT Project Managers, it requires some form of Mechanical Engineering expertise Peterborough, Fully Office Based in Peterborough 5 days pw £42 - £44 ph FCSA Umbrella (This role is deemed inside IR35) £30 - £32 paye Are you a Project Engineer / Manager with experience in aftermarket products? Do you have a proven background of managing projects developing aftermarket opportunities within an engineering or similar high value industry? Are you looking to work with a very well known, well-respected & innovative company? If so, please read on. This Advert has been deliberately been kept brief to encourage applications from inquisitive project managers keen to explore more about a company with current exciting growth...

Senior Project Manager - Construction (SC Cleared) Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile construction project. This role requires strong leadership, commercial oversight, and stakeholder management, with a focus on ensuring successful project execution within time, cost, and quality constraints. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end construction project delivery. Hold contractors accountable for programme, cost, and performance. Proactively manage risk identification and mitigation, including delays, cost overruns, and permitting challenges. Act as the primary liaison between the client/developer and the design team (Architects & Engineers). Coordinate across professional services, contractors, internal teams, and key stakeholders. Deliver regular progress reporting to senior leadership and governance forums....

Director – Property and Assets Interim contract | Start ASAP £(Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 3/6 months Hybrid working   CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 27th April. This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely influential senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources and leading a critical, high‑profile portfolio. As Director – Property and Assets, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for a property estate valued in excess of £500m, oversight of a £200m+ capital programme, and leadership of a multidisciplinary service at the heart of the organisation. You will set the direction for how property, assets and capital investment support housing, education, regeneration and financial resilience, while driving performance, value for money and innovation. This is a role with real autonomy, visibility and impact, ideal for a confident, politically...

Loan IQ Application support London 12-month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of Job The Loan IQ Support Lead (VP) is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Loan IQ production environment, ensuring stability, resilience, and continual improvement of a mission critical lending platform. This role provides senior oversight of incident, problem, and change management activities while driving platform optimization, risk reduction, and partnership with business stakeholders across Lending Operations, Front Office, Finance, Risk, and Technology. The VP serves as a key liaison between Technology, Vendors, and enterprise functions to support complex commercial lending workflows and integrations across the broader loan servicing ecosystem The role requires a deep understanding of syndicated and bilateral loan processing, strong technical acumen and experience with Loan IQ. Background Loan IQ provides loan booking and servicing functionality across two of the...

Lead Business Analyst - SC Cleared 📍 Reading (3 days onsite) 💰 £90 - £104.46 per hour (Inside IR35) 📅 6-month rolling contract The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to play a key role in a major digital transformation programme within a newly established organisation. This is a high-impact position where you will shape and lead the Business Analysis capability across critical business areas including HR, Finance, and Programme Management. You will operate at a strategic level, driving requirements definition, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of digital solutions in a fast-evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Define and implement best practices for requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation across multiple workstreams Establish and lead a new Business Analysis function, including team setup, standards, and governance Mentor and develop a team...

Senior Buyer (IT / Regulated Procurement) Contract: 6 months initial (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £550per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Warwick as needed About the Role We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a collaborative, high‑performing procurement team within a large, complex and regulated organisation. This is a level 7 equivalent contractor role, backfilling a team member on secondment, and offers a flexible mix of strategic sourcing activity and day‑to‑day procurement support. Rather than owning one major programme, this role provides senior‑level contribution across a varied procurement workload - supporting tender activity where required, handling complex ad‑hoc requests, and helping the wider team embed and interpret Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) requirements. It's well suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, problem‑solving, and being a trusted commercial partner, without the...

My market leading Client is urgently recruiting for a commercially focused Product Lead / Manager, ideally with experience of Artificial Intelligence to drive the success of their products. This role will play a critical part in ensuring their products meet user needs while delivering measurable business and financial value. A tech /Artificial Intelligence background would be a significant advantage, enabling the successful candidate to act as a trusted partner across Product, Digital, Finance, and Delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Act as a voice of the customer and the business. Fundamentally, the Product Lead / Manager is a business partner for their specific product(s), ensuring alignment between user needs and commercial objectives. Serve as a gatekeeper of scope, ensuring focus is maintained and that only value-driven work is delivered. Align the product vision and roadmap to support user needs, strategic priorities, and financial outcomes. Monitor product...

We are seeking an experienced an Interim Procurement Manager to support a large, complex public-sector organisation on a 12‑month interim basis. This role has a strong commercial and savings focus, alongside responsibility for delivering a portfolio of medium‑complexity procurement projects, primarily within ICT and cross‑category spend. Client Details This public sector organisation is a well-established and respected entity, contributing significantly to the community. They are committed to excellence in service delivery and operate within a collaborative and structured environment. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead delivery of savings, commercial optimisation and value for money across the procurement pipeline, working closely with Finance to track, validate and report benefits. Identify and realise savings through supplier negotiations, contract optimisation, licence and usage reviews, and other commercial levers. Maintain accurate savings trackers, forecasts...

BAE Systems ref: V05895 Title: Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical/Piping 12 month contract  £42.08 per hour Umbrella - Inside IR35  2 days per week onsite - BAE Systems Portsmouth  Role Description  To undertake a defined range of detail design activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements of Mechanical/Piping design package and reports for Installation solutions on Legacy Warships, supplying advice and support to operations and other functions and/or to organise and co-ordinate aspects of detail design activity ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements. Core Duties (GTI Description) Typical duties include (but are not limited to): (suggested 5-10 bullets/statements, indicative of the role at this level) · Support the development of best practice to increase the capability, performance of tools and processes · Support the developing, maintaining and modifying engineering...