Commercial Manager

• Significant commercial management experience within the UK water sector.
• A proven track record of delivering major water infrastructure projects for a principal contractor environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A and C.
• Extensive experience managing project profitability, cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage risk while maximising opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to influence operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Help deliver some of the South's most important water infrastructure projects

This is an opportunity to take a leading commercial role on major water infrastructure projects that will provide lasting benefits to local communities. You'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, influence key business decisions, build strong client relationships, and help shape the commercial success of a growing portfolio of work.

As Commercial Manager, you'll provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, ensuring strong financial performance, effective risk management, and robust commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you'll play a key role in driving profitability, supporting successful project delivery, and maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

You'll also lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators, helping to build capability and create a culture of commercial excellence.

• Leading the commercial delivery of major water infrastructure projects and frameworks.
• Managing, mentoring and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.
• Providing commercial leadership across contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual rights and obligations.
• Driving commercial performance through effective cost management, forecasting and financial control.
• Leading cost value reconciliation processes and ensuring effective cash flow management.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Overseeing contract negotiations and securing commercially favourable outcomes.
• Managing compensation events, claims and complex contractual matters.
• Ensuring subcontractor agreements are commercially robust and aligned with business objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.

If you're motivated by delivering complex projects, developing talented people, and making a real impact within the water sector, we'd love to hear from you.