Key Responsibilities

Strategic Commercial Leadership

• Develop and implement commercial and contracting strategies for DCP and Gas Farm infrastructure and services.
• Support long-term business planning, investment decisions, and value optimization initiatives.
• Provide commercial leadership for major utility projects, operational contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise executive management on commercial risks, opportunities, and market trends.
• Ensure alignment of commercial activities with organizational objectives and budget requirements.

Contract Management and Governance

• Lead the development, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of contracts.
• Establish contract governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement and contracting requirements.
• Manage contract variations, claims, disputes, and settlement negotiations.
• Oversee contractor performance management and contractual compliance.
• Ensure robust contract assurance and audit processes are implemented.

Commercial Management

• Lead commercial evaluation of projects, services, and operational contracts.
• Develop commercial models and business cases supporting investment decisions.
• Monitor contract costs, commercial performance, and value realization.
• Ensure effective cost control and budget management across assigned utility assets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiencies.
• Support tariff, pricing, and service cost analysis where applicable.

Procurement and Supply Chain Oversight

• Direct procurement strategies for utility-related projects, services, equipment, and operational contracts.
• Oversee tendering, bid evaluation, contract award, and supplier selection processes.
• Ensure procurement activities achieve best value while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Promote supplier performance improvement and contract efficiency initiatives.

Risk Management and Claims Management

• Identify commercial, contractual, financial, and supply chain risks.
• Develop mitigation plans to minimize commercial exposure.
• Lead contract risk assessments and commercial due diligence activities.
• Manage claims, disputes, and conflict resolution processes.
• Support legal teams on contractual matters and dispute proceedings.
• Ensure contractual obligations are clearly documented and enforced.

Asset Lifecycle Commercial Support

• Support commercial activities throughout the asset lifecycle, including:
• Planning and feasibility
• Design and construction
• Testing and commissioning
• Operational readiness
• Operations and maintenance
• Asset renewal and replacement
• Ensure commercial decisions support whole-life value optimization.
• Participate in Stage Gate reviews and investment approval processes.

Financial and Performance Management

• Develop commercial KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Monitor financial performance, contractual obligations, and value delivery.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide executive reports and commercial insights to senior management.
• Ensure achievement of financial and operational targets.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with contractors, consultants, operators, suppliers, legal advisors, and government entities.
• Represent the organization in commercial negotiations and strategic discussions.
• Provide commercial advice to executive committees and project leadership teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Commercial Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or related field preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in contracts, commercial management, procurement, or project controls.
• Minimum 8 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in utilities, energy, district cooling, gas infrastructure, industrial facilities, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing high-value service, construction, operations, and maintenance contracts.
• Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, claims management, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience supporting major capital projects and operational utility assets.
• Professional Certifications (Preferred) MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM). Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). PMP or PRINCE2. Certified Asset Management qualification (IAM/CAMA). Relevant Commercial or Contract Law certifications.