Job Description
Commercial Lead - Water & Environment
Location: Midlands-based with UK-wide flexibility
Sector Exposure: Water, Environment, Defence, Nuclear
Are you ready to lead commercial strategy across transformative infrastructure programmes? Our cleint is seeking a dynamic Commercial Lead to 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.
If you're passionate about leading with purpose and delivering impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Commercial Leadership
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
Qualifications & Requirements
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
Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week