Commercial Manager - Water Framework (Hybrid, 12m FTC)

Avove; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP helpline

Health cash plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Volunteering days

Fundraising matched giving

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive the Severn Trent Water Framework from its Derby base. The role blends office/site attendance with home-based work in a hybrid setup, on a 12‑month fixed term contract with potential permanency.

You will lead the commercial team, oversee monthly client and subcontractor applications, manage change control, and safeguard contractual entitlements while fostering strong client relationships and compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and financial understanding required.
• Knowledge of standard contracts within support services preferred.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and protect entitlements.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying/commercial management and main contract oversight.
• Experience in supply chain procurement and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial team as part of the wider group.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and Avove processes.
• Manage the Framework commercial team.
• Oversee monthly client and subcontractor applications.
• Manage and monitor change processes and WIP.
• Resolve disputes with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial acumen

Contract knowledge

Negotiation

Client relationships

Leadership

Quantity surveying/CM experience

WIP management

Procurement

Job description

Avove is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive the Severn Trent Water Framework from its Derby base. The role blends office/site attendance with home-based work in a hybrid setup, on a 12‑month fixed term contract with potential permanency.

You will lead the commercial team, oversee monthly client and subcontractor applications, manage change control, and safeguard contractual entitlements while fostering strong client relationships and compliant delivery.