Lead Commercial Manager

Egis Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Commercial Lead in Tamworth, UK, to manage high-value contracts in the Water & Environment sector. The role involves strategic oversight across multi-million-pound contracts, ensuring alignment with project goals and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates should have deep infrastructure experience, strong financial modelling skills, and a solid understanding of NEC3 / 4 contracts. This full-time position does not support remote work and requires on-site presence for at least 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Deep infrastructure experience with a focus on water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors.
• Expertise in NEC3 / 4 contracts and ECI / ESI.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and oversee multi-million-pound contracts.
• Manage contract execution and supplier performance.
• Act as a trusted interface with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving

Management skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Negotiation

Tools

Hyperion

QlikView

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Are you ready to lead commercial strategy across transformative infrastructure programmes Egis UK is seeking a dynamic Commercial Lead to oversee high-value contracts in the Water & Environment sector with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is your opportunity to shape delivery outcomes drive commercial excellence and influence the future of sustainable infrastructure.

If youre passionate about leading with purpose and delivering impact wed love to hear from you.

Your Role & Impact

Youll lead a team of commercial professionals across multi-million-pound contracts. Youll provide strategic oversight from procurement through to close-out ensuring alignment with project timelines budgets and risk profiles. Youll also engage with senior stakeholders regulators and delivery partners to ensure commercial integrity and performance.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep infrastructure experience and a passion for driving value innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Commercial Leadership

• Build lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high-performing team
• Support the work-winning team to review and identify risks and accountabilities within tender packs and contractual terms
• Prepare develop and implement commercial solutions to support work-winning
• Lead commercial delivery across complex multi-workstream programmes
• Oversee contract execution supplier performance and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with NEC3 / 4 and FIDIC contracts UK law and regulatory frameworks
• Guide procurement strategy and contract preparation across all phases

Project & Cost Management

• Support feasibility studies benchmarking and value management
• Lead cost planning estimating and final cost plan presentation
• Manage post-contract cost variances valuations and change control
• Oversee final account negotiation and post-project evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Growth

• Act as a trusted interface with clients consultants and delivery teams
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape client-focused bids
• Provide commercial insight to strengthen proposal strategy
• Maintain a robust database of lessons learned and bid outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and tools

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong financial modelling experience
• Excellent client-facing and supply chain-facing skills
• Expert commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing teams
• Enthusiasm and the ability to inspire and motivate people
• Extensive experience in water environment defence or nuclear sectors
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
• NEC3 / 4 contract expertise (Options A C E essential)
• Experience with ECI / ESI in design & build programmes
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
• Role subject to client interview and acceptance

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet. In each project we design engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy were leaving behind. As part of our team youll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Forecasting,Hyperion,Cost Management,Construction Estimating,QlikView,Bus Driving,Analysis Skills,HubSpot,Salesforce,Market Research,negotiation,Financial Planning

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1