Commercial Contracts Lead

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Commercial Contracts Lead to join their Strategic Resource Options team. This unique role offers the opportunity to manage commercial and contractual support for major infrastructure projects worth over £5 billion. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring effective performance measurement and value management while fostering a culture of health and safety. The position promises a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and an array of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the water sector.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Contributory Pension

26 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Health Care

Annual Medical Assessments

Additional Benefits via Benefits Hub

Qualifications

• Degree level education with RICS qualification and membership required.
• Significant experience in major infrastructure projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support technical and programme partner service managers.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to Service Managers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Influencing Skills

Stakeholder Management

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Degree Level Education

RICS Qualification

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

This is a unique Commercial Contracts role within Thames Water because you will be part of our Strategic Resource Options (SRO) team, which is developing a portfolio of 5 major infrastructure projects, including a new reservoir in Oxfordshire and other water supply resilience infrastructure programmes.

These have a total capital value of over £5 billion.

This role works with the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain for the SRO Directorate. You will be the provider of Commercial and Contractual Management support for technical and programme management partners.

What you’ll be doing as the Commercial Contracts Lead

• You will support technical and programme partner service managers.
• You will build capability for commercial support for the partners under NEC4 contracts.
• Ensure Thames Water and Service Managers discharge their roles correctly concerning the commercial elements of the Partner Frameworks.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to Service Managers.
• Work closely with the Head of Programme Controls and Insights, SRO Senior Leadership, and others to ensure that outputs and services meet standards and provide value.
• Steer and operate effective performance measurement, value management, and change control processes.

This is a hybrid role based at Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP.

What you should bring to the role

• Degree level education with RICS qualification and membership.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Significant experience in major infrastructure projects (construction, highways, utilities, railways, Tideway Tunnel).
• Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Quantity Surveyor Manager or Commercial Lead managing Delivery Partners or Contractors.
• Resilience and adaptability to implement change quickly.
• A strong work ethic concerning health, safety, and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary circa £90,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Contributory pension – up to 12% with 2x employee contributions.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Annual Medical Assessments.
• Additional benefits via our benefits hub.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by supporting our communities, people, and the planet. Join us to make a difference and help us reach our goals.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day brings new opportunities. We provide fast-tracked career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Whether in call centres or labs, we seek passionate individuals eager to improve lives and protect water resources for future generations.

If you want a sustainable career where you can make a difference, join us. We support diversity and inclusion and aim to remove barriers to success. Need assistance? We’re here to help.

During crises, we rally to support customers. Join our team and become an ambassador, with full training provided. It’s a rewarding way to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.