Project Commercial Director

Building a sustainable tomorrow

The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture (FBJV) has been awarded the contracts to deliver one of the most significant infrastructure programmes in Europe – the HS2 Track Systems contract.

 

Spanning 140 miles between Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street, the project will deliver the design, installation and commissioning of high-speed track infrastructure capable of supporting speeds of up to 360 km/h (225 mph). This includes approximately 280 miles of track, alongside complex logistics, systems integration, and testing and commissioning responsibilities.

 

Lot 3 represents a critical section of the route into Birmingham, placing you at the heart of a nationally significant programme that will transform connectivity, capacity and economic growth across the UK. Working within a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance, FBJV brings together world-class expertise from BAM and Ferrovial—building on a proven track record spanning Crossrail, HS2 enabling works and main works, and the Silvertown Tunnel.

 

We are seeking an exceptional Project Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy and delivery for Lot 3, a major and complex section of the HS2 Track Systems programme. This is a career-defining leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape commercial outcomes on a multi-hundred-million-pound infrastructure project, operating at the forefront of the UK’s transport transformation.

 

You will play a pivotal role in:

• Driving commercial performance and value across the full project lifecycle
• Leading and developing a high-performing commercial team
• Ensuring robust contract management, risk mitigation and financial control
• Influencing strategic decision-making within a high-profile joint venture environment
• Building collaborative relationships across the Alliance to deliver shared success

Your team

• Candidates will be based in HS2’s Birmingham office and may be required to visit client offices in London, located near Euston Station on occasion.
• We recognise the importance of flexibility and will consider flexible working arrangements following an initial team integration period on an individual basis, reviewing requests in line with project needs and BAM's Flexible working policy.

Making Possible

As Project Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the following:

• Provide strategic commercial leadership for Lot 3, aligning with overall FBJV and HS2 objectives
• Lead all commercial activities including procurement, cost management, change control, and contract administration
• Maximise value and minimise risk through proactive commercial management and governance
• Partner with project leadership to drive performance, programme certainty and successful delivery
• Manage key stakeholder relationships including HS2 Ltd, supply chain partners and JV stakeholders
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned to alliance principles

What do you bring to the role?

We are looking for a commercially astute leader with the credibility and experience to operate at senior level within a major infrastructure environment.

 

You will bring:

• Significant experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects (typically £300m+)
• A strong track record in commercial leadership roles on complex, multidisciplinary programmes
• Excellent knowledge of contract forms (e.g. NEC) and commercial best practice
• Experience in joint venture or alliance environments (desirable but not essential)
• Outstanding leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence at executive level and drive high-performing teams

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
 

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.