Commercial Manager - Peterborough/Hybrid

Balfour Beatty; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a Commercial Manager for the @one Alliance in Peterborough, overseeing large-scale projects within the Water sector. This role focuses on championing continuous improvement in commercial processes while fostering strong relationships with supply chains and clients, ensuring optimal delivery and project success. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing commercial teams and expert knowledge of various contracts.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large commercial teams handling project programmes exceeding £50m.
• Deep expertise in commercial and financial processes within contracting and construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3, PSC, and ECC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement across Commercial, Finance, Estimating, Procurement, and Programme Management.
• Maintain exceptional standards of contract management and oversee commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive transformation of commercial processes through automation.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Leadership

Education

Degree in Business, Project Management or related field

Job description

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About the role

Commercial Manager - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

Location: Peterborough

@one Alliance a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.

As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, we are preparing to undertake our largest project yet. This is a unique opportunity to drive industry change, set global standards, and foster career growth.

The Water sector is facing an exciting yet demanding phase, and it's crucial that our commercial and cost management practices remain at the forefront of the industry. Our goal is not just to meet but to exceed our objectives and customer expectations.

To steer our Commercial function through this pivotal time, we are seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to join our team.

What you'll be doing

As Commercial Manager, you will champion continuous improvement across Commercial, Finance, Estimating, Procurement, and Programme Management. You will oversee and control all commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, driving a culture of outperformance.

Your leadership will foster strong commercial behaviours and efficient working practices, always prioritizing the customer's best interests.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain exceptional standards of contract management with clients and supply chains by implementing streamlined, robust processes.
• Lead proactive governance of Anglian Water's projects by managing change, risk, and opportunities effectively.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with @one Alliance supply chains, promoting incentivized outperformance and clear contractual understanding.
• Provide regular reporting on expenditure forecasts, risk/opportunity management, and TOTEX commercial performance for individual projects.
• Support construction teams by ensuring projects achieve and surpass delivery milestones safely and efficiently.
• Drive transformation of commercial processes through automation and innovative ways of working, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to team and individual development initiatives, including succession planning and career growth strategies to strengthen business capabilities.

Who we're looking for

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing large commercial teams handling project programmes exceeding £50m annually within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Deep expertise in commercial and financial processes and systems, ideally within contracting and construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3, PSC, and ECC contracts, particularly Option C, managing relationships with clients and supply chains.
• A history of implementing best practices and inspiring teams as a motivational leader, skilled in communicating complex strategies clearly.
• A trusted commercial expert who operates with integrity and accountability, embraces collaboration, welcomes new ideas, and supports team development.

If you're ready to advance your career with the @one Alliance in a role that offers significant impact and personal growth, we invite you to apply today!

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]