Commercial Lead

Job title: Commercial Lead

Department: Project Controls

Location: US

ABOUT XYZ REALITY

XYZ Reality are the creators of the worlds first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution purpose built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this holographic technology that sits within The Atom a smart site-safe headset/hardhat but we implement it on projects utilising the power of AR to ensure that all schemes are completed in line with delivery timescales and budgets.

XYZ has grown to over 100 staff across the UK US & Europe and is working with Mission Critical organisations & construction companies to successfully deliver major projects.

THE ROLE

This is a role for someone who has spent 10 years working in the commercial engine of major programmes. You know cost inside out how its structured where it hides how it moves and what it means to different stakeholders. Youve managed cost on projects or portfolios worth hundreds of millions to billions and you understand the commercial language spoken at every level from GC QS teams on site to Investors and Lenders in the boardroom.

At XYZ you wont just track cost. Youll help define the commercial standards that the construction industry should be running on and work with our Data Scientists to build new commercial insights that drive genuinely best-in-class cost performance. This is a rare opportunity to shape how an industry measures and manages money.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own commercial and cost performance across your assigned projects or portfolio leading cost control forecasting earned value and commercial reporting to the highest standards of rigour and accuracy.

Help define XYZs Construction Commercial Standards formalising cost breakdown structures cost definitions and reporting frameworks that set a new benchmark for the industry.

Partner with Data Scientists to develop new commercial insights translating raw cost and programme data into actionable intelligence that drives better decision-making and measurable cost performance improvements.

Communicate across the full stakeholder stack presenting commercial performance clearly and credibly to Investors Lenders and Funders (Data Centre clients); Developer Commercial teams; and GC Commercial and QS teams.

Identify commercial risks and opportunities proactively maintaining forecast accuracy flagging variance early and supporting project leadership in understanding the commercial implications of delivery decisions.

Contribute to the evolution of XYZs commercial product offering bringing deep industry expertise to bear on how the platform captures structures and surfaces cost and commercial data for clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

10 years of commercial or project controls experience on major construction programmes or portfolios with direct exposure to Data Centre or other mission-critical environments.

Proven track record managing commercial performance on projects or portfolios valued at /$100Ms to Bn scale across cost control forecasting earned value management and commercial reporting.

Ability to communicate commercial insight credibly across the full stakeholder spectrum from Investors Lenders and Funders through to Developer and GC Commercial teams.

Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant professional accreditation (RICS AACE or equivalent) is desirable.

KEY EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Cost Breakdown Structure standards definitions & formalisation

Cost Control & Cost Management at programme scale

Forecasting & Earned Value Management (EVM)

Commercial Reporting across investor developer & GC audiences

Data-literate comfortable working with Data Scientists & BI tools

Rigorous structured thinker with strong stakeholder communication

BENEFITS

15 days PTO public holidays

Private healthcare including dental & vision

Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (24 per year usually)

Hybrid working

Biannual salary reviews

Summer & Christmas staff parties

Employee referral scheme

Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry