Lead Commercial Assurance on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes
Set the assurance strategy
Lead the development of a programme-wide commercial assurance framework aligned to delivery, risk and regulatory milestones
Embed consistent, scalable assurance practices across the programme
Ensure assurance supports cost predictability, value and contract compliance
Drive governance and insight
Represent commercial assurance at programme boards and senior governance forums
Provide forward-looking insight on risks, trends and performance
Shape reporting that enables confident, data-driven decisions at senior level
Lead assurance interventions
Oversee independent reviews, audits and deep dives at critical delivery stages and milestones
Ensure findings translate into clear, actionable improvements
Maintain oversight of third-party assurance and regulatory engagement
Create a high-performing, inclusive assurance culture across the programme
Coach and develop teams, strengthening commercial capability
Embed continuous improvement and learning across delivery

Extensive experience in commercial assurance, audit or governance within major infrastructure programmes
Experience with estimates, target cost setting and should cost modelling
Proven ability to lead assurance functions and frameworks at scale
Strong stakeholder management, including engagement with senior leadership, auditors and regulators
Experience working with third-party auditors and regulatory stakeholders
Strong understanding of programme delivery, project lifecycles and risk-based assurance
The ability to translate complex commercial data into clear insight and action
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. MRICS, or equivalent)
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. commercial, finance, law, engineering)

Private health care
Double-matched pension
Life assurance at 8 times salary
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave.
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Commercial Lead – Assurance, Reservoirs

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