Overview
Stantec is seeking a strategic and driven Regional Commercial Lead to join our thriving UK Water business covering the South & Midlands region. This pivotal role will shape our commercial approach to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges across the AMP8 cycle, and will strengthen our national growth strategy.
Responsibilities
* Ensure a healthy, profitable, and sustainable business while managing and balancing risk and growth.
* Provide strategic oversight on the commercial elements of bids and develop competitive proposals with partner organisations that meet business objectives.
* Work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to drive operational excellence and implement controlled commercial strategies that enable business growth.
* Lead stakeholder management by building and maintaining strong relationships with Client and Partner Commercial Leads.
* Provide commercial leadership to the regional leadership group and inspire the team to deliver best practice in commercial and risk performance management.
* Challenge conventional thinking and foster a collaborative culture to support sustainable growth.
* Play a direct role in securing future portfolio, ensuring Stantec remains the market leader in water infrastructure delivery.
* Focus on proactive risk management and strategic partnership to protect the business while enabling ambitious projects.
Qualifications
* Education: Relevant degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law or Business.
* Industry Knowledge: Deep experience in the regulated water sector; experience within a design and build or consultancy environment is an advantage.
* Technical Expertise: Exemplary experience in NEC4 contract management practices and various Alliance/Enterprise delivery models common in the water industry.
* Analytical Skills: Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret complex financial systems and reports.
* Leadership Style: High degree of self‑management and ability to influence staff and partners across all seniority levels.
* Mobility: Willingness to travel within the South of the UK to client and project offices when required.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, private medical insurance and flexible "buy/sell" annual leave.
* Flexible working – hybrid approach to balance work‑life commitments.
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