Commercial Contracts Lead

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water and wastewater company as a Commercial Contracts Lead, where you will play a crucial role in managing multi-billion-pound infrastructure projects. This hybrid position offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, providing commercial guidance and ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts. With a strong focus on collaboration, you'll engage with various stakeholders to drive project success and deliver value. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to building a better future for its customers and communities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Contributory Pension (up to 12%)

26 Days Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience on multi-billion-pound infrastructure projects.
• Strong work ethic regarding health, safety, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual management support.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure project outputs meet standards.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Influencing Skills

Leadership Experience

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree Level Education

RICS Qualification and Membership

Job description

Job Description: Commercial Contracts Lead at Thames Water

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

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting technical and program partner service managers.
• Building capability for commercial support under NEC4 contracts.
• Ensuring Thames Water and Service Managers correctly discharge their roles concerning commercial elements of the Partner Frameworks.
• Providing commercial and contractual guidance to Service Managers.
• Collaborating with the Head of Programme Controls and Insights, SRO Senior Leadership Team, and others to ensure project outputs meet standards and provide value.
• 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 level education with RICS qualification and membership.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Significant leadership experience on multi-billion-pound infrastructure projects (e.g., construction, highways, utilities, railways).
• Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Quantity Surveyor Manager or Commercial Lead managing Delivery Partners or Contractors.
• Resilience and adaptability, fostering an environment for team success.
• A strong work ethic concerning health, safety, and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary circa £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Car Allowance, Annual Bonus, Contributory Pension (up to 12%), 26 days annual leave increasing with service, private healthcare, and other benefits.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future by supporting our customers, communities, and the environment. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment with opportunities for career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

During crises, we rally to support our customers. Join us as an ambassador, receive full training, and enjoy a rewarding experience, while learning more about our business and earning extra income.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. We encourage early applications.