Top Benefits
About the role
Country Commercial Lead – Major Contractor – Canada
Location: Toronto, Canada
Sector: Civil Engineering | Infrastructure
Experience: 15+ Years
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
- Our client, a leading international contractor with an exceptional global track record in major infrastructure and civil engineering works, is seeking to appoint a Country Commercial Lead to spearhead all commercial operations in Canada.
- Based in Toronto, this strategic role is a critical part of the company’s leadership team and offers the unique opportunity to shape commercial strategy, governance, and performance at a national level.
- This position is suited to a highly experienced and commercially astute individual with deep knowledge of the North American construction landscape, particularly across large-scale civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all commercial and contractual activities across Canadian operations
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on commercial strategy and risk
- Oversee procurement and contract negotiation processes from pre- to post-tender
- Drive the implementation of robust commercial strategies and frameworks
- Manage quantity surveying, valuations, and final accounts for major projects
- Support resolution of contractual disputes and ensure effective contract administration
- Mentor and lead a high-performing commercial team
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, JV partners, and supply chain stakeholders
- Report to the regional Managing Director on commercial performance and outlook
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity
- Strong commercial background gained in major civil infrastructure projects in North America
- Thorough understanding of FIDIC, NEC, and/or North American standard forms of contract
- Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering , or a related field
- Chartered status with RICS , CICES , or equivalent is highly desirable
- Demonstrated track record in managing large-scale contracts, claims, and disputes
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Based in or willing to relocate to Toronto , with the right to work in Canada
Why Apply?
- Join a high-calibre international contractor at a pivotal time of growth in Canada
- Lead national commercial operations with autonomy and senior responsibility
- Shape the delivery of iconic infrastructure projects with major strategic impact
- Enjoy a collaborative and forward-thinking corporate culture
If you are a commercially strong construction professional with experience in the North American market and want to lead a country-level function, we want to hear from you.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send your CV to info@linumconsult.com for the attention of Neill Donald.
About Linum Consult
Our network is your network
With our worldwide network of clients, candidates and business partners, we have access to the right people in the right place for the right project.
Linum Consult is a UK-based global recruitment consultancy, specialising in the construction, mining, fintech, and renewable energy sectors.
With over 40 years’ combined engineering and recruitment experience, our multi-lingual team has on-the-ground cultural experience, in-depth market knowledge and the right contacts throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Our difference is our global network combined with our highly personalised approach. We’re not corporate. We’re not typical. We’re a solutions provider with a wide global reach and a deep understanding of your unique needs.
Top Benefits
About the role
Country Commercial Lead – Major Contractor – Canada
Location: Toronto, Canada
Sector: Civil Engineering | Infrastructure
Experience: 15+ Years
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
- Our client, a leading international contractor with an exceptional global track record in major infrastructure and civil engineering works, is seeking to appoint a Country Commercial Lead to spearhead all commercial operations in Canada.
- Based in Toronto, this strategic role is a critical part of the company’s leadership team and offers the unique opportunity to shape commercial strategy, governance, and performance at a national level.
- This position is suited to a highly experienced and commercially astute individual with deep knowledge of the North American construction landscape, particularly across large-scale civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all commercial and contractual activities across Canadian operations
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on commercial strategy and risk
- Oversee procurement and contract negotiation processes from pre- to post-tender
- Drive the implementation of robust commercial strategies and frameworks
- Manage quantity surveying, valuations, and final accounts for major projects
- Support resolution of contractual disputes and ensure effective contract administration
- Mentor and lead a high-performing commercial team
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, JV partners, and supply chain stakeholders
- Report to the regional Managing Director on commercial performance and outlook
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity
- Strong commercial background gained in major civil infrastructure projects in North America
- Thorough understanding of FIDIC, NEC, and/or North American standard forms of contract
- Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering , or a related field
- Chartered status with RICS , CICES , or equivalent is highly desirable
- Demonstrated track record in managing large-scale contracts, claims, and disputes
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Based in or willing to relocate to Toronto , with the right to work in Canada
Why Apply?
- Join a high-calibre international contractor at a pivotal time of growth in Canada
- Lead national commercial operations with autonomy and senior responsibility
- Shape the delivery of iconic infrastructure projects with major strategic impact
- Enjoy a collaborative and forward-thinking corporate culture
If you are a commercially strong construction professional with experience in the North American market and want to lead a country-level function, we want to hear from you.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send your CV to info@linumconsult.com for the attention of Neill Donald.
About Linum Consult
Our network is your network
With our worldwide network of clients, candidates and business partners, we have access to the right people in the right place for the right project.
Linum Consult is a UK-based global recruitment consultancy, specialising in the construction, mining, fintech, and renewable energy sectors.
With over 40 years’ combined engineering and recruitment experience, our multi-lingual team has on-the-ground cultural experience, in-depth market knowledge and the right contacts throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Our difference is our global network combined with our highly personalised approach. We’re not corporate. We’re not typical. We’re a solutions provider with a wide global reach and a deep understanding of your unique needs.