Senior Commercial Lead – Water AMP8 Strategy & Growth

Kier Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for the Southern Water AMP8 framework in Falmer, Brighton. You will lead commercial, procurement and financial activities, operating with delegated authority to shape commercial strategy and drive project profitability.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, chartered status, and a track record in main contracting—ideally in water/utilities. You will manage a team, provide board-level reports and optimize cash flow while managing risk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a senior commercial capacity within main contracting, preferably water/utilities.
• Chartered status or appropriate professional qualification.
• Strong contractual awareness with NEC/JCT knowledge and adjudication experience.
• Proven track record of board-level commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial strategy with the SLT to ensure profitability.
• Lead and develop a team of commercial staff for growth.
• Produce and present high-level commercial reports to board level.
• Oversee monthly valuations, contingency planning and cash flow.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks with effective risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial reporting

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for the Southern Water AMP8 framework in Falmer, Brighton. You will lead commercial, procurement and financial activities, operating with delegated authority to shape commercial strategy and drive project profitability.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, chartered status, and a track record in main contracting—ideally in water/utilities. You will manage a team, provide board-level reports and optimize cash flow while managing risk.