Senior Commercial Lead, Major Infrastructure Projects

Southern Water; Lewes; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water invites applications for two experienced Commercial Leads to steer commercial leadership across major infrastructure projects delivered through alternative financing and delivery models, including DPC and SIPR. You will shape strategies, contracts and risk frameworks, ensuring value-for-money and regulatory alignment throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Legal, Finance and Regulatory teams to secure robust procurement and partnerships with

Qualifications

• Significant commercial and contract negotiation experience on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience in regulated infrastructure sectors such as water, energy or transport.
• Experience developing commercial strategies and supporting competitive procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk allocation, project finance and value-for-money principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Degree qualified, or equivalent professional experience, in a commercial, legal, financial, engineering or project management discipline.

Responsibilities

• Leading the project level commercial and contracting strategy for DPC, DBFOM and/or SIPR projects.
• Developing, negotiating and managing long-term commercial agreements and procurement arrangements.
• Shaping commercial models, payment mechanisms and risk allocation strategies.
• Providing commercial input into business cases, investment approvals and assurance activities.
• Managing commercial risks and ensuring robust governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assessing financial models, funding structures and value-for-money outcomes.
• Monitoring contractual compliance and resolving complex commercial issues.
• Building relationships with regulators, investors, delivery partners and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of commercial strategy across the wider Major Projects portfolio.

Job description

Southern Water invites applications for two experienced Commercial Leads to steer commercial leadership across major infrastructure projects delivered through alternative financing and delivery models, including DPC and SIPR. You will shape strategies, contracts and risk frameworks, ensuring value-for-money and regulatory alignment throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Legal, Finance and Regulatory teams to secure robust procurement and partnerships with