Contract: Permanent/Full time
At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Here within Anglian Water, we collaborate with a number of alliance partners to provide the best water and water recycling services across the region by maintaining our existing assets and undertaking new projects to safeguard future water supplies.
Playing a key part in our drive to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop are our Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. Comprising of Anglian Water, MGroup, Barhale and Kier, the IOS Alliance work together to concentrate on solutions across the water recycling and clean water asset base.
What will you be doing as our new Commercial Lead?
The Commercial Lead will serve as the Employer’s Commercial Representative within the IOS Alliance working under the Senior Commercial Manager, managing projects under the NEC3 contract suite, with a focus on Options E (pre-contract planning) and A (Priced Contract with Activity Schedule). In this leadership capacity, the role requires close collaboration with the Project Manager and delivery teams to ensure rigorous management of contractual obligations and adherence to Anglian Water’s governance standards. The Commercial Lead will be accountable and lead a team of commercial professionals, driving strategic commercial objectives, securing financial assurance, and actively managing risk throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
A strong leader, you will manage a team of commercial professionals and will be accountable and/or responsible for the following in respect of IOS Alliance.
Lead the delivery of commercial management, financial assurance, and risk mitigation strategies for the IOS Alliance.
Provide expert advice and interpretation on NEC3 contractual matters to minimise risk and ensure contract compliance.
Develop and implement a Commercial Strategy aligned with Anglian Water’s business objectives and performance targets.
Promote and maintain high standards of commercial integrity and financial self-assurance.
Ensure timely, transparent, and accurate reporting of commercial and contractual positions.
Enforce compliance with Anglian Water and alliance governance structures, meeting all legal and contractual obligations.
Support commercial dispute resolution processes while actively promoting dispute avoidance.
Identify and drive implementation of commercial best practices and process efficiencies.
Proactively manage financial and commercial risks across all project stages.
Foster a culture of commercial challenge and innovation to improve efficiency and enable performance excellence.
Relevant degree in construction or commercial/financial management
Thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract
Strong commercial acumen
Willingness to travel within the AW Region
Contract drafting
Constructively challenge any decisions and behaviours that do not deliver the best outcomes for the alliance or the Water Business Stream
Translate strategy and plans into local implementation
Why Anglian Water?
At Anglian Water, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure their hard work is recognised and rewarded. Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Personal private health care
Annual bonus scheme
Up to 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme
Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks
Life Cover at 8x your salary
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. If the opportunity to add value to a commercial team who deliver community- centric and vital projects appeals to your career aspirations, please apply today.