Our leading global consulting, construction engineering client is Commercial Leads on a permanent basis to support Severn Trent Water capital delivery projects based out of Tamworth.
Our client has global reach, supporting intelligent infrastructure delivered in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways. They have 20,500 employees operating across 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for end clients.
This is an exciting time to join the consultancies new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability in the United Kingdom which is undergoing a transformative phase.
The Commercial Lead will oversee high-value contracts in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is your opportunity to shape delivery outcomes, drive commercial excellence, and influence the future of sustainable infrastructure.
You'll lead a team of commercial professionals across multi-million-pound contracts. You'll provide strategic oversight from procurement through to close-out, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and risk profiles. You'll also engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners to ensure commercial integrity and performance. This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep infrastructure experience and a passion for driving value, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Build, lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high performing team
Support the work winning team to review and identify risks and accountabilities within tender packs and contractual terms
Prepare, develop and implement commercial solutions to support work winning
Lead commercial delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes
Oversee contract execution, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts, UK law, and regulatory frameworks
Guide procurement strategy and contract preparation across all phases
Support feasibility studies, benchmarking, and value management
Lead cost planning, estimating, and final cost plan presentation
Manage post-contract cost variances, valuations, and change control
Oversee final account negotiation and post-project evaluation
Act as a trusted interface with clients, consultants, and delivery teams
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape client-focused bids
Provide commercial insight to strengthen proposal strategy
Maintain a robust database of lessons learned and bid outcomes
Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and tools
Skills/qualifications/experience
Strong financial modelling experience
Excellent client facing and supply chain facing skills
Expert commercial acumen and problem solving skills
Experience of managing teams
Enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate people
Extensive experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors
Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
Experience with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs
Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
Right to work in the UK; role subject to client interview and acceptance
Benefits
Salary range £80-95k depending on experience
Monday - Thursday - 37.5 hour working week (Friday WFH)
26 days holiday, increasing by 1 day for 1 year served and up to 28 after year 3
£3k car allowance
Reasonable travel and accommodation will be provided for candidates living further from client offices
Up to 10% performance bonus
Private healthcare access for individual and family
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
5% employer pension rising to 8% when personal contribution at 5%
Life assurance x4 salary
Critical illness cover x1 annual salary
Chartership support
Chance to work across a range of sectors
Leadership development programmes