Associate Director Commercial Assurance

About the role

The Associate Director Commercial Assurance will provide independent commercial assurance across the D‑Sell portfolio, reviewing, challenging and validating business cases, feasibility studies and commercial decisions. The role ensures that investment decisions are supported by robust analysis, market intelligence and governance before they progress through approval gateways.

Key responsibilities

• Independently review feasibility studies, business cases and project strategies.
• Challenge commercial assumptions, financial models and investment propositions.
• Validate commercial robustness and investment readiness prior to Investment Committee approvals.
• Prepare independent commercial opinions to support executive decision‑making.
• Assess major commercial changes, variation orders and scope changes.
• Support Gateway and Investment Committee governance processes.
• Provide scenario analysis and independent recommendations for strategic investment decisions.
• Maintain commercial benchmarks and perform market, cost and commercial benchmarking analyses.
• Identify commercial risks, value‑enhancement opportunities and optimisation initiatives.
• Standardise commercial assurance methodologies and improve governance, reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Lead and develop the Commercial Assurance function, fostering a culture of independent challenge and continuous improvement.

Required profile

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

Required skills

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