Commercial Contracts Lead

This is a unique Commercial Contracts role within Thames Water because you will be part of our Strategic Resource Options (SRO) team, which is developing a portfolio of 5 major infrastructure projects, including a new reservoir in Oxfordshire and other water supply resilience infrastructure programmes.

These projects have a total capital value of over £5 billion.

This role works with the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain for the SRO Directorate. You will provide commercial and contractual management support for technical and programme management partners.

What you’ll be doing as the Commercial Contracts Lead

1. Supporting technical and programme partner service managers.
2. Building capability for commercial support for partners under NEC4 contracts.
3. Ensuring Thames Water and Service Managers correctly handle the commercial elements of the Partner Frameworks.
4. Providing commercial and contractual guidance to Service Managers.
5. Collaborating with the Head of Programme Controls and Insights, SRO Senior Leadership, and others to ensure outputs meet standards and deliver value.
6. Steering performance measurement, value management, and change control processes.

This is a hybrid role based at Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP.

What you should bring to the role

• Degree qualification with RICS membership.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders.
• Significant experience leading on multi-billion-pound infrastructure projects (construction, highways, utilities, railways, Tideway Tunnel).
• Previous role as a Senior Commercial Quantity Surveyor Manager or Commercial Lead managing a Delivery Partner or Contractor.
• Resilience and adaptability to implement change quickly, fostering a thriving environment.
• Non-negotiable work ethic regarding health, safety, and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary circa £90,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Contributory pension up to 12% with 2x employee contributions.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Annual Medical Assessments.
• Benefits hub with offers to support wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a sustainable future for all, helping communities, people, and the planet thrive. We’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse, rewarding workplace where you can make a difference daily. We offer fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or labs, we seek passionate people eager to improve the world of water.

If you want a sustainable career that impacts millions and protects water resources for future generations, join us. We support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all and providing support throughout recruitment. We aim to remove barriers to success. Assistance is available if needed.

During crises, we rally to support customers. Join our team as an ambassador, with full training provided. It’s a rewarding way to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra money.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.