Associate Director – Commercial Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd

A leading global construction and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director to join its expanding Cost & Commercial Management team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take on a senior leadership role within a business delivering some of the UK's largest and most complex programmes across the nuclear, energy and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in the South West, you'll play a key role in growing client relationships, leading project teams and shaping the future of the business.

The Role

As an Associate Director, you'll lead the successful delivery of major commissions while supporting business growth, developing people and providing strategic commercial advice to key clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the commercial delivery of major nuclear, energy and infrastructure projects

Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted commercial advisor

Providing strategic cost and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle

Leading multidisciplinary project teams across complex programmes

Overseeing procurement strategies, contract administration and commercial governance

Supporting business development activities, bids and framework opportunities

Mentoring, developing and managing high-performing commercial teams

Driving continuous improvement and contributing to the growth of the regional business

About You

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Extensive consultancy or client-side commercial management experience

Strong background delivering major infrastructure, energy or nuclear projects

Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial best practice

Proven experience leading teams and managing senior client relationships

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

MRICS or equivalent professional qualification preferred

What's on Offer

£80,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience

Car Allowance

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contribution

Clear route towards Director level

Opportunity to lead nationally significant programmes

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Excellent learning and development opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director looking to join a market-leading consultancy where you'll have genuine influence, work with major national clients and help deliver some of the UK's most important infrastructure and energy projects.

For a confidential discussion, contact Max Condie on (phone number removed), or apply today