Overview
Job Title Commercial Lead
Employer South Staffs Water
Location Walsall – travel required
Hours 37 hours per week
Salary To £40,000 dependant on experience
South Staffs Water is seeking a Commercial Lead to drive cost recovery, supply chain management, and programme efficiency for capital schemes ranging from water service connections to strategic reinforcement projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring that Developer Services delivers an annual programme that remains cost-neutral, balancing spend and revenue while maximising value for money.
The Role
South Staffs Water is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-efficient services that support infrastructure development and sustainability. The Commercial Lead role offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial strategy, optimise operational efficiency, and drive impactful change within Developer Services.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure effective supply chain management, delivering value for money from the creation of accurate works scope and design, through to productive delivery and applications for payment
* Ensure internal processes effectively allocate spend and revenue accurately within company systems
* Identify the key drivers for delivering a cost neutral service across scheme types, for example gang productivity, quote accuracy, charging gaps, scope changes, cost of failure and deliver an action plan to address these drivers
* Provide monthly reporting on spend and revenue successes and opportunities
* Provide input and challenge the monthly contractor application process
* Recover outstanding revenue from developer customers where applicable
* Calculate and collate the annual developer charges
What You’ll Need
* Financial and data analysis expertise, working with spreadsheets, interrogating data, and generating reports
* Strong stakeholder management with proven experience building relationships and communicating improvement actions effectively
* Strategic thinking by prioritising high-value opportunities within a broad programme
* Excellent customer communication skills with the ability to explain cost recovery professionally while maintaining a positive experience
* Experience in financial analysis, quantity surveying, or contract management
* Knowledge of utilities or construction industries
* Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, taking initiative and driving results
Education & Qualifications
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Contract management, quantity surveying, or financial qualifications
What You’ll Get In Return
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension with employer contributions
* 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters
* Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* 24/7 remote GP access
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and strategic financial management!
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