Commercial Director

Binnies; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Job summary

Binnies UK, part of the @one Alliance, is seeking a Commercial Director in Peterborough to lead the commercial function across major NEC-based infrastructure programmes. The role focuses on strategy, governance and performance, delivering value for Anglian Water and alliance partners within a hybrid work model.

You will guidance the executive team on commercial decisions, lead a high-caliber team and champion innovative, risk-managed procurement and contract management practices across the

Qualifications

• Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes valued at hundreds of millions of pounds or more.
• Proven track record leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments.
• Extensive NEC contracts experience and commercial management across large capital programmes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Alliance's commercial strategy and governance frameworks.
• Lead the commercial, estimating and contract management functions with a high-performing team.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Manage procurement and NEC contract activities across complex programmes.
• Drive cost management, forecasting, value engineering and financial controls.
• Foster relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and wider supply chain.

Skills

Commercial leadership

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Cost forecasting

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

RICS/CIOB/CICES membership

Job description

The Vacancy

Binnies UK are currently looking for a Commercial Director to work within the @one Alliance.

The Vacancy

Binnies UK are currently looking for a Commercial Director to work within the @one Alliance.

Location: Peterborough / Hybrid

Who are we?

We’re the @one Alliance – a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together we're delivering one of the UK's largest and most ambitious infrastructure investment programmes.

We're transforming the region's water and wastewater networks to provide resilient services, enable sustainable growth and leave the environment in a better state for future generations.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

You’ll help deliver projects that improve the environment, support sustainable communities and ensure future generations have resilient water supplies, while leading an exceptional commercial function at the heart of a unique alliance model.

If you're an inspirational commercial leader looking to make a genuine difference at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and deliver the Alliance's commercial strategy, ensuring commercial performance consistently exceeds expectations.
• Lead the commercial, estimating and contract management functions, building a high performing, collaborative and values led team.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, supporting key business decisions.
• Establish robust commercial governance, assurance and reporting frameworks.
• Lead contract management across complex NEC based programmes, ensuring effective management of risk, change, claims and contractual obligations.
• Drive commercial performance through effective cost management, forecasting, value engineering and financial controls.
• Build exceptional relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and the wider supply chain to deliver better outcomes together.
• Lead the development of resilient, sustainable and high performing supply chain strategies.
• Champion innovation, digital commercial practices and continuous improvement across the commercial function.
• Foster an inclusive culture where people can thrive, develop and perform at their best.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes valued at hundreds of millions of pounds or more.
• A proven track record of leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments.
• Extensive experience of NEC contracts and commercial management across large capital programmes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, commercial governance and risk management.
• Experience operating within regulated environments and delivering successful commercial outcomes through collaborative delivery models.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive, Board and partner level.
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with a recognised institution such as RICS, CIOB or CICES (or equivalent).

Our vision and values:

The @One Alliance is more than just a delivery organisation—it’s a movement. We’re a collaborative team committed to driving change and delivering sustainable outcomes for our communities. Our vision is to help Anglian Water achieve Net Zero operational carbon by 2030, while creating climate-resilient assets that will benefit future generations.

We live by our values:

Build trust

Do the right thing

Always explore

Ready to help us reduce carbon, drive innovation, and deliver a sustainable future? and be part of one of the UK’s most forward-thinking infrastructure programmes!

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.

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