Contract and Commercial Lead.
This mandate is run by SYMPHONI HR, a Mumbai-based executive search firm, est. 2003. Applications are email-verified and reach the search team running the role — confidentially, always.
About the organisation.
Our client is a premier global infrastructure consulting firm known for delivering complex, large-scale projects across the built and natural environment. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, they provide professional services that span the entire project lifecycle. They foster a collaborative culture that empowers professionals to solve the world's most challenging infrastructure problems.
About the role.
The Contract and Commercial Lead will oversee the commercial health of major projects, ensuring robust contract management and financial performance. You will act as a strategic advisor, mitigating risks and optimizing value throughout the project delivery process. This role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of commercial governance and client satisfaction.
What you will do.
- Lead the end-to-end commercial management of complex projects including contract administration and financial reporting.
- Provide expert guidance on contract terms, conditions, and risk mitigation strategies to project teams.
- Manage commercial performance, including budget tracking, cost forecasting, and revenue recognition.
- Oversee the preparation and negotiation of variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
- Ensure strict adherence to internal commercial governance policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive project profitability and operational efficiency.
- Mentor junior commercial staff and promote best practices in contract management across the business unit.
What you bring.
- 10–15 years of professional experience in contract and commercial management within the infrastructure or construction sector.
- Proven track record of managing high-value, complex contracts and commercial risks.
- Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and legal principles relevant to infrastructure projects.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and contractual data.
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related commercial discipline.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, office-based environment.
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