Commercial Manager – Water & Utilities Bid Leader

Wallace Hind LLP; Guildford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager/Contracts Manager based in Alton, Hampshire. You will lead the commercial review of opportunities, coordinate tenders and negotiate contracts, helping delivery teams navigate commercial terms as projects progress.

The role requires strong NEC contracts knowledge (NEC3/NEC4 ECC/ECS), tender support across PQQs/ITTs and framework procurements, and experience in the UK water/utilities/M&E sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 ECC/ECS) and related standard forms.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating construction or engineering contracts and subcontracts; knowledge of risk allocation, liabilities and payment provisions.
• Experience supporting tenders, PQQs, ITTs and framework procurement; ability to write clear commercial assessments and meet deadlines.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in commercial management, quantity surveying, business, law or engineering.
• Experience in the UK water sector, utilities, construction or M&E engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess enquiries and tender documents for commercial risks and opportunities; advise on bid decisions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchasing terms; escalate significant risks.
• Coordinate tenders and framework submissions; produce competitive bids on time.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, compensation events, variations and claims.
• Maintain a library of tender responses and case studies for future bids.

Skills

NEC contracts

Risk assessment

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in commercial management

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager/Contracts Manager based in Alton, Hampshire. You will lead the commercial review of opportunities, coordinate tenders and negotiate contracts, helping delivery teams navigate commercial terms as projects progress.

The role requires strong NEC contracts knowledge (NEC3/NEC4 ECC/ECS), tender support across PQQs/ITTs and framework procurements, and experience in the UK water/utilities/M&E sectors.