Essential Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS/CIPS) or equivalent relevant experience Educated to degree level Proven strong leadership skills, Demonstrable strong interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to interact credibly with people at all levels Successful significant experience of various standard forms of contract and their application and/or amendment to reflect particular contractual circumstances Successful significant experience in the commercial management of high value, complex contracting situations Able to demonstrate exceptional negotiating skills and successful experience in the negotiation and resolution of complex claims Relevant experience in the successful contract and procurement management of major programmes of work in the construction and/or rail industries Proven experience in and knowledge of contract law, contractual litigation and contractual dispute resolution Demonstrable strong commercial focus, articulate and financially astute with excellent numeracy and analytical skills The Director, Commercial Operations is responsible for leading and managing all post-contract commercial activities across capital (Capex) and operational (Opex) expenditure programmes. This role ensures the effective implementation of robust commercial strategies that drive value for money, efficiency, and compliance with public sector procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act. The postholder will play a critical role in contract manageme