Commercial Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Strategy: Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
• Contract Management: Oversee administration of major EPC contracts subcontracts and supplier agreements; ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Risk & Claims Management: Identify assess and mitigate commercial risks; lead claims preparation negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Financial Oversight: Support cost forecasting cash flow management and commercial reporting in collaboration with finance and project controls teams.
• Change Management: Manage commercial impacts of scope changes and variations; maintain rigorous change control processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary commercial interface with clients partners and regulatory bodies; provide executive-level reporting.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of contract administrators quantity surveyors and commercial managers.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Law Business Engineering or related field (Masters or MBA preferred).
• 15 years in commercial management for large-scale infrastructure or energy projects; nuclear or major EPC experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation claims management and dispute resolution on projects exceeding $1B.
• Strong knowledge of contract law procurement strategies and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with NEC FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
• Exceptional negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Kincardine 3 days per week (Expenses to be covered by the company); experience in regulated environments is an asset.

We welcome applicants with international nuclear project experience particularly from the UK as their expertise is highly valued for this role. Relocation to Canada is required and can be supported on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation flex and sick days
• A flexible hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging
   

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

At Turner & Townsend we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team clients and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe healthy and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.