Senior Commercial Manager
Job Description
Egis UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and delivery across complex, high-value programmes in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially astute professional who thrives on driving performance, influencing strategic outcomes, and mentoring high-performing teams.
Your Role & Impact
* Provide executive-level oversight of commercial operations across multi-disciplinary programmes
* Shape and implement procurement and contract strategies that align with client objectives and regulatory frameworks
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners
* Champion commercial innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the portfolio
* This role is based in our client's office 4 days per week (Tamworth)
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Commercial Leadership
o Define and execute commercial strategy across multi-workstream programmes
o Lead contract negotiation, supplier performance, and risk management
o Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and sector-specific regulations
o Support work winning through commercial insight and bid strategy
o Drive commercial governance and reporting across all phases
* Project & Cost Management
o Oversee cost planning, benchmarking, and value engineering
o Manage post-contract commercial performance, change control, and final accounts
o Provide strategic input into feasibility studies and programme controls
* Stakeholder Management
o Collaborate with leadership to shape client-focused proposals
o Mentor and develop junior commercial staff, building future capability
o Maintain a robust knowledge base of lessons learned and commercial best practices
What You Bring
* Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills
* Excellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilities
* Sector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear
* In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
* NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
* Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
* Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
* Right to work in the UK; role subject to client interview and acceptance
Qualifications
* Degree qualified, or equivalent
* Experience of the development and implementation of procedures
* Civil engineering works experience, including utilities
* Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
* Strong contractual experience
* Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
* Ability to solve problems efficiently
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
* Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
* Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits
* Ability to influence others
Desirable
* Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
Additional Information
* We are committed to our planet. In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind.
* Our Egis Foundation funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and supports educational and social initiatives for a sustainable world.
* We are an Equal Opportunities employer. Applications are assessed based on experience and the essential and desirable criteria. We value inclusion and respect for all backgrounds.
We are continuing to recruit for this role; however, the original posting may include regional references that are not intended to imply geographic restrictions. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role.
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