Commercial Manager

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

Personal accident cover (up to 5 x)

Double-matched pension (max 6% contrib

26 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is recruiting a Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract) to lead the commercial strategy for a major infrastructure programme. Hybrid working in Peterborough with some London attendance, you will shape procurement, draft contracts, and manage risk and value across partnerships.

You’ll bring NEC4 and pre-contract expertise, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver the Reservoirs Programme for the region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial management for major infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in NEC4 contracts and pre-contract procurement.
• Good understanding of PA23 contracting principles.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align across teams.
• Collaborative, future-focused mindset aligned with company values.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Commercial Lead in developing the commercial and contractual strategy for procurement.
• Specialising in NEC4, framework agreements, and bespoke contracts to reflect strategy and values.
• Drafting and reviewing contract documentation, allocating risk and reward.
• Overseeing supplier and contractor selection, producing tender documents and leading negotiations.
• Providing commercial modelling, evaluation, and dispute avoidance expertise.
• Building relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Designing commercial models, payment mechanisms, and KPI management for major programmes.
• Championing health, safety and wellbeing in line with Safer Every Day culture.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC4 contracts

Pre-contract procurement

PA23 contracting principles

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: Circa £70,000, depending on skills and experience

Full-time _ , _ with flexibility for part-time.

37 hours per week/permanent

Location: Peterborough and London - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly with attendance in London as required.

Private health care

Double-matched pension

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Shape the future. Deliver lasting impact.

We’re recruiting for a Commercial Manager, with experience of delivering large infrastructure projects, to help us deliver on our most ambitious project yet. At Anglian Water, we’re not just building infrastructure, we’re shaping the future of water for our region. The Reservoirs Programme is one of the most impactful projects we’ve ever undertaken. By delivering two brand-new reservoirs, we’ll secure water supplies for generations, protect our environment, and support thriving communities across the East of England.

As our new Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract), you’ll be at the heart of this transformation. You’ll help set the strategy, drive innovation, and ensure every partnership and agreement supports our vision for a resilient, sustainable future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Commercial Lead in the development of the commercial and contractual strategy for the procurement phase of a major infrastructure programme.

• Specialising in the NEC4 suite, framework agreements, and bespoke contractual arrangements to ensure contracts reflect our strategy and values.

• Drafting and reviewing contract documentation, allocating risk and reward, and enabling performance management for post-contract success.

• Overseeing the supplier and contractor selection process, producing robust tender documents, and leading commercial negotiations.

• Providing commercial modelling, evaluation, and dispute avoidance expertise.

• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, and supporting continuous improvement.

• Using proven experience in designing commercial models, including payment mechanisms, framework call‑off approaches and Key Performance Indicators to support major programmes through the management of risk, cost certainty and supplier performance.

• Championing health, safety, and wellbeing, and helping us maintain our Safer Every Day culture.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in commercial management for major infrastructure projects.

• Expertise in NEC4 contracts and pre-contract procurement.

• Good understanding of PA23 and contracting principles.

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and alignment across teams.

• A collaborative, future-focused mindset and a commitment to our values.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care

• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)

• Double-matched pension (maximum 6% employee contribution)

• 26 days annual leave – rising with length ofservice and the ability to buy more

• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

We value the representation & diversity within our communities. Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September