Overview
As Senior Commercial Manager you will be reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead.
Responsibilities
* 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, Strategic Commercial Leadership
* Define and execute commercial strategy across multi-workstream programmes
* Lead contract negotiation, supplier performance and risk management
* Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law and sector-specific regulations
* Support work winning through commercial insight and bid strategy
* Drive commercial governance and reporting across all phases
* Oversee cost planning, benchmarking and value engineering
* Manage post-contract commercial performance, change control and final accounts
* Provide strategic input into feasibility studies and programme controls
* Collaborate with leadership to shape client-focused proposals
* Mentor and develop junior commercial staff, building future capability
* Maintain a robust knowledge base of lessons learned and commercial best practices
* 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; degree-qualified or equivalent
About the employer
In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we're leaving behind. As part of our team youll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.
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