Overview
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, developing and delivering innovations and solutions for clients to support the living environment of citizens worldwide.
Egis is a leader in infrastructure engineering, planning, and management. As we expand service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we aim to become the engineering partner of choice while growing our talent. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Water capabilities, we are recruiting a skilled Water Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.
Your Role & Impact
As Senior Commercial Manager, you will be reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead and will:
* 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
Key Responsibilities
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
Project & Cost Management
* 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
Stakeholder Management
* 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
What You Bring
* 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
Qualifications
* Degree qualified, or equivalent
* Experience of the development and implementation of procedures
* Civil engineering works experience, including utilities
* Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
* Strong contractual experience
* Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
* Ability to solve problems efficiently
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
* Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
* Evidence of new ways of thinking which deliver benefits
* Ability to influence others
Desirable
* Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
Additional Information
We are committed to our planet. In each project we design, engineer and operate, we care about the legacy we are leaving behind. You will have a unique opportunity to use your skills to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and globally. Our Egis Foundation funds actions to address the climate crisis and focuses on educational and social initiatives toward a sustainable world.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you apply, your application will be assessed based on experience, essential and desirable criteria, and suitability for the role. We value each contribution and commit to inclusion, listening, and respect.
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