Commercial Manager

Kier Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for the Southern Water AMP8 framework in Falmer, Brighton. You will lead commercial, procurement and financial activities, operating with delegated authority to shape commercial strategy and drive project profitability.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, chartered status, and a track record in main contracting—ideally in water/utilities. You will manage a team, provide board-level reports and optimize cash flow while managing risk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a senior commercial capacity within main contracting, preferably water/utilities.
• Chartered status or appropriate professional qualification.
• Strong contractual awareness with NEC/JCT knowledge and adjudication experience.
• Proven track record of board-level commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial strategy with the SLT to ensure profitability.
• Lead and develop a team of commercial staff for growth.
• Produce and present high-level commercial reports to board level.
• Oversee monthly valuations, contingency planning and cash flow.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks with effective risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial reporting

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We’re looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Southern Water Framework based in Falmer, Brighton.

Location

Falmer, Brighton

Hours

40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting senior commercial leadership position supporting Kier's strategic partnership with Southern Water for the AMP8 water-cycle programme. You'll have day-to-day responsibility for the commercial, procurement and financial aspects of the programme, working within an agreed delegated level of authority. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape commercial strategy and lead a talented team whilst making a real impact on our water infrastructure projects.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Commercial Manager, You'll Be Working Within The Southern Water Strategic Delivery Team, Supporting Them In Managing The Commercial, Procurement And Financial Aspects Of The AMP8 Programme. Your Day To Day Will Include

• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to advise on commercial strategy, ensuring successful conversion of opportunities and profitability
• Managing and developing a team of commercial staff, identifying talent, training needs and ensuring professional growth
• Producing and presenting high-level commercial reports to board level, accurately outlining the business commercial position, risks and opportunities
• Overseeing the monthly valuation process, financial contingency and maximising cash flow through effective control and measurement
• Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks whilst implementing effective risk management strategies

What are we looking for?

This role of Commercial Manager is great for you if:

• You have a relevant Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• You can demonstrate significant experience in a senior commercial capacity within a main contracting environment, preferably in the Water sector or within regulated utilities
• You hold Chartered Status in a relevant professional body or appropriate professional qualification
• You have excellent overall contractual awareness with strong understanding of NEC, JCT conditions, arbitration and adjudication processes
• You have a strong commercial reporting track record with the ability to produce board level reports accurately outlining commercial position, risks and opportunities

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved.

Rewards And Benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.