Commercial Manager

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial operations within vital sectors including water and defence. The role involves managing teams, guiding procurement strategy, and ensuring financial compliance across projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial modelling skills, significant knowledge of NEC contracts, and experience in the water, environment, and defence sectors. Competitive salary and benefits, including a performance bonus and flexible working options, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus up to 10%

Private healthcare access

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Car allowance

Pension contribution

Holiday increase after service

Leadership development programmes

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing teams and mentoring junior QSs.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support work-winning teams by identifying commercial risks.
• Oversee contract execution and supplier performance.
• Guide procurement strategy across all phases.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Client-facing abilities

Team management

Knowledge of CDM regulations

NEC3/4 contract expertise

Risk management

Job description

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 Derby, Coventry or Tamworth offices.

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.

Our Commercial Manager deliver 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, you'll be at the heart of commercial operations-guiding procurement, contract execution, and post-contract delivery across multi-workstream programmes. You'll 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, 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