Commercial Director

Alexander Associates; Otterbourne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK water industry seeks a Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Director to lead major capital delivery projects. This role involves strategic leadership in contract management, budgeting, and risk mitigation, with a focus on delivering high-value infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in a commercial management role, ideally within water or infrastructure.
• Proven success managing projects valued at £100m+.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies in line with business and project objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure robust contract governance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, changes, and client claims.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Director

Location: Hampshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £100,000 – £125,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a commercially driven leader with experience managing high-value infrastructure projects? We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Director to take the lead on major capital delivery projects within the UK water industry.

This permanent role is based in Hampshire and offers hybrid working for greater flexibility. You’ll be responsible for commercially managing complex infrastructure projects valued at around £150 million, providing strategic leadership across contract management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies in line with business and project objectives
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure robust contract governance (e.g. NEC)
• Identify and manage commercial risks, changes, and client claims
• Control project budgets and drive cost efficiency
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and joint venture partners
• Mentor and lead the commercial team across multiple project phases
  
  

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in a commercial management role, ideally within water or infrastructure
• Proven success managing projects valued at £100m+
• Expert in contract and risk management (especially NEC frameworks)
• Demonstrable joint venture or alliance experience
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to embed positive delivery culture across commercial teams
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the delivery of major national infrastructure and influence the future of water projects across the UK.

Apply now to take the next step in your commercial leadership career.