Hybrid Commercial Manager, Water Framework Lead

Avove Utilities; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Family-friendly policies and benefits

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead and develop the commercial team on the Severn Trent Water Framework in Derby. The role offers hybrid working, a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency, and a salary of circa £80,000, negotiable based on experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Framework Director and Head of Commercial to ensure delivery of contractual obligations, manage monthly client and subcontractor applications, and drive process

Qualifications

• Experience leading a commercial team within a framework or similar environment.
• Knowledge of standard contracts and change management.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contractual entitlements.
• Experience in budgeting and reporting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and internal processes.
• Manage the Framework commercial team.
• Oversee monthly applications to the client.
• Oversee change management process.
• Oversee monthly applications to subcontractors in line with current legislation.
• Resolve client and subcontractor disputes.
• Manage framework risks and opportunities; minimise WIP.
• Develop and mentor team; update processes with the Head of Commercial.
• Manage commercial team members.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial literacy

Negotiation

People management

Contract knowledge

Job description

Avove is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead and develop the commercial team on the Severn Trent Water Framework in Derby. The role offers hybrid working, a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency, and a salary of circa £80,000, negotiable based on experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Framework Director and Head of Commercial to ensure delivery of contractual obligations, manage monthly client and subcontractor applications, and drive process