Associate Director Commercial Assurance

About the role

The Associate Director Commercial Assurance will provide independent commercial assurance across the D‑Sell portfolio, ensuring that investment decisions are underpinned by robust analysis, market intelligence and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Independently review feasibility studies, business cases and project strategies, challenging assumptions and validating financial models.
• Prepare commercial opinions to support executive decision‑making and assess major commercial changes, variation orders and scope changes.
• Maintain commercial benchmarks, perform market and cost benchmarking, and identify risks and value‑enhancement opportunities.
• Lead the Commercial Assurance function, fostering a culture of independent challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 14+ years of experience in development, commercial, investment or development finance, with at least 6 years managing commercial activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics or Engineering; Master’s preferred; CFA, MRICS or equivalent desirable.

Required skills

• Financial Modelling
• Feasibility and Investment Analysis
• Commercial Negotiation
• Market Research
• Power BI
• Excel
• AI tools