Commercial Manager

Matchtech; Leyfields; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Commercial Manager for permanent projects in the UK. You will drive commercial excellence, support water projects, and oversee procurement and contract execution. Ideal candidates will have strong financial modelling skills and experience in water or environmental sectors. This role offers a competitive salary of £65-80k based on experience, with additional benefits including a performance bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

Salary range £65-80k

26 days holiday plus increasing leave

£3k car allowance

Up to 10% performance bonus

Private healthcare access

5% employer pension rising to 8%

Chartership support

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing teams and mentoring junior QSs.
• Sector experience in water, environment, defense, or nuclear.
• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support work-winning teams by reviewing tender packs.
• Translate insights into actionable cost control strategies.
• Collaborate with planners and PMs to ensure financial clarity.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and final account negotiation.

Skills

Financial modelling and commercial problem-solving

Client-facing and supply chain engagement

Team management

Knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management

NEC3/4 contract expertise

Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes

Education

Valid CSCS card

Water Hygiene Card (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Our leading global consulting, construction engineering client is seeking Commercial Managers on a permanent basis to support Severn Trent Water capital delivery projects based out of Tamworth.

Our client has global reach, supporting intelligent infrastructure delivered in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways. They have 20,500 employees operating across 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for end clients.

This is an exciting time to join the consultancies new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability in the United Kingdom which is undergoing a transformative phase.

The Commercial Manager delivers high-value programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency—with exciting opportunities to support projects in Defence and Nuclear. This is your chance to drive commercial excellence, influence strategic outcomes, and grow your career across some of the UK's most vital sectors.

Reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead, youll be at the heart of commercial operations—guiding procurement, contract execution, and post-contract delivery across multi-workstream programmes. Youll collaborate with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to ensure financial transparency, compliance, and performance. Your leadership will help shape smarter, safer, and more resilient infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support work-winning teams by reviewing tender packs and identifying commercial risks
• Translate insights into actionable cost control strategies and delivery plans
• Collaborate with planners, PMs, and client stakeholders to ensure financial clarity
• Oversee contract execution, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and regulatory frameworks
• Guide procurement strategy and contract preparation across all phases
• Foster strong supply chain relationships through performance-based contracts
• Support construction teams in meeting delivery milestones safely and efficiently
• Contribute to feasibility studies, benchmarking, and value management
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and final cost plan presentation
• Manage post-contract cost variances, valuations, and change control
• Oversee final account negotiation and post-project evaluation

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills
• Excellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilities
• Experience managing teams and mentoring junior QSs
• Sector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear - other sectors also considered including Rail.Highways
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
• Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days per week
• Right to work in the UK; role subject to client interview and acceptance

Benefits

• Salary range £65-80k depending on experience
• Monday - Thursday - 37.5 hour working week (Friday WFH)
• 26 days holiday, increasing by 1 day for 1 year served and up to 28 after year 3
• £3k car allowance
• Reasonable travel and accommodation will be provided for candidates living further from client offices
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• Private healthcare access for individual and family
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• 5% employer pension rising to 8% when personal contribution at 5%
• Life assurance x4 salary
• Critical illness cover x1 annual salary
• Chartership support
• Chance to work across a range of sectors
• Leadership development programmes