Commercial Lead- Wales & Western

Commercial Lead- Wales & Western job, Cardiff, £55/80k in Rail sector


Your new company

A major international group in the design, construction engineering and mobility services sectors. The business creates and operates intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and addressing the major challenges of our time by helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development.

Your new role

Contributing to the strategic vision and business plan through business development, team growth/recruitment, with delegated responsibility for some operational aspects

You’ll be responsible for developing new relationships and winning new business in line with business development targets assigned to them.

Ensuring consistent high-quality delivery of projects and client satisfaction.

Managing a resource pool of technical capability to deliver work for the duration of projects.

Working with Service Leaders, and contributing to Delivery Transformation initiatives, to drive continuous efficiency and quality improvements through the team.

Ensuring the team is effectively resourced to deliver current and emerging workload.

Managing monthly and annual reporting and performance management for the team and contribute to Service Group reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

Your previous experience in a similar role within the Rail industry will lead to your success.
Proven experience in business development and winning work with varying scale and size projects.
Proven 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.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

You’ll be offered a salary of up to £55 – 80k, plus a very generous employee benefits scheme. You’ll receive training and support and global career opportunities are possible. You’ll enjoy a exciting dynamic environment with modern tools and technology to get your job done and a team of hardworking, ambitious, like-minded individuals supporting you.

What you need to do now
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