Commercial Lead – myGwork, LGBTQ+ Business Community
Closing Date: 2025‑12‑17
Job Title: Commercial Lead
Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)
Salary: from £75k
Overview
Southern Water is seeking a high‑calibre commercial leader to join our Major Projects team – someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, negotiation, and infrastructure delivery. This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead the contractual and financial structuring of some of the most complex and innovative infrastructure projects in the UK water sector.
Responsibilities
* Lead the structuring and negotiation of complex PPP‑style agreements, including DBFOM and Bulk Supply Agreements, ensuring they are commercially robust, aligned with regulatory guidance, and deliver long‑term value for Southern Water and its customers.
* Engage with regulators and external markets including Ofwat, investors, and contractors to shape and secure commercially viable delivery models for major infrastructure projects under frameworks such as DPC and SIPR.
* Shape bespoke commercial models, risk allocation strategies, and payment mechanisms for multi‑£100mn projects.
* Provide critical commercial input to project approvals and assurance stages.
* Ensure risks are effectively mitigated and contracts deliver financial efficiency.
* Collaborate across Legal, Finance, Regulatory, and Technical teams, and manage complex external relationships.
* Contribute to the broader commercial strategy and help grow Southern Water's commercial capability.
About You
We’re looking for a strategic thinker and skilled negotiator with deep experience in PPP, DBFOM, or PFI‑style agreements. You should have a strong grasp of project finance, contract law, and regulatory frameworks, ideally within a regulated sector such as water, energy, or transport.
* A proven track record of negotiating and closing high‑value infrastructure contracts.
* Experience working with regulators and public bodies (Ofwat experience is a plus).
* Strong understanding of financial modelling, risk allocation, and value‑for‑money assessments.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Relevant qualifications in commercial, legal, or financial disciplines.
Package
This role is full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.
Southern Water operates a hybrid approach to working between our Falmer office and home.
Benefits
* Company and performance‑related bonus
* Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
* 25 days annual leave
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after six months service)
* Health Cash Plan
* Full funded eye tests
* Two paid volunteering days a year
* Occupational health service
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support may be available for job‑related qualifications
* Competitive maternity leave and flexible return‑to‑work options
* Cycle to work scheme
Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
Privacy Statement
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g., a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months). If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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Mid‑Senior level
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