Senior Commercial Manager/

MWH Treatment; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee large projects in the Southern Water Region. This role involves strategic planning, contract management, and team leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial management, particularly in the water sector, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial management role, preferably within the water sector.
• Experience managing projects exceeding £100m successfully.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring contracts serve MWHT's best interests.
• Manage budgets, ensure cost efficiency, and drive profitability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Job description

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About The Role

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Senior Commercial Manager based at the Southern Water Region. The purpose of this role is to commercially manage large projects of circa £150 million, providing commercial support and leadership to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives.
2. Contract Management: Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring contracts serve MWHT's best interests.
3. Risk Management: Identify and proactively mitigate commercial risks.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
5. Change Management: Identify and manage change proactively.
6. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, ensure cost efficiency, and drive profitability.
7. Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise the commercial team to meet departmental goals.

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience in a commercial management role, preferably within the water sector.
• Experience managing projects exceeding £100m successfully.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in contract management and risk assessment.
• Experience in a senior management role.
• Demonstrable leadership capabilities.
• Client-facing joint venture experience.
• Drive to establish and embed positive delivery within the Joint Venture organization.

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider in the water sector, with over 1,400 staff across eight regional centers. We support multiple long-term water sector frameworks and operate both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment, we believe people matter. We strive to build diverse, innovative teams and provide an environment for growth and development. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that attracts and retains talented individuals.

We are signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, supporting ex-veterans and mental health initiatives like Mates in Mind. We live our values daily, beyond just ticking boxes.

What MWH offers

Our packages include:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working (role dependent)
• Car or car allowance (role dependent)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (additional days available to buy)
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Additional benefits such as cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, and Kids Pass