Commercial Lead - Water Projects & Profitability

MWH Treatment; Maple Cross; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Commercial Manager to strengthen its Thames Water framework. Based at Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth, you will lead the commercial delivery teams and core team commercial functions, reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager.

The role focuses on driving commercial excellence, contract negotiation, and risk management to protect fee and optimise project outcomes. Essential experience includes extensive contracting commercial work, managing a commercial team, and senior

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience within contracting environments.
• Degree or equivalent in a related subject.
• Experience managing a commercial team and leading at a senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership to drive excellence in project delivery and accurate forecasts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors to support delivery and contract negotiations.
• Take profit/loss accountability for the programme of works and ensure governance adherence.
• Negotiate contracts with clients while minimising risk exposure.
• Oversee commercial resources and participate in recruitment for effective delivery.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager with contractual and commercial training across the region.
• Contribute to ongoing development of commercial processes and procedures.
• Carry out approvals and related processes per the MWHT authority matrix.
• Deputise for the Senior Commercial Manager when required.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Forecasting

Education

Degree qualification in related subject

Job description

MWH Treatment is seeking a Commercial Manager to strengthen its Thames Water framework. Based at Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth, you will lead the commercial delivery teams and core team commercial functions, reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager.

The role focuses on driving commercial excellence, contract negotiation, and risk management to protect fee and optimise project outcomes. Essential experience includes extensive contracting commercial work, managing a commercial team, and senior