Senior Commercial Manager

Egis Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager. This pivotal role involves leading commercial strategy across complex projects in the Water & Environment sector, with responsibilities in contract negotiation and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong financial and problem-solving skills, with sector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential).
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of commercial operations across multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Shape and implement procurement and contract strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Champion commercial innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead contract negotiation and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with UK law and sector-specific regulations.

Skills

Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills

Excellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilities

Sector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear

In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management

NEC3/4 contract expertise

Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes

Valid CSCS card

Job description

Egis UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and delivery across complex, high-value programmes in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially astute professional who thrives on driving performance, influencing strategic outcomes, and mentoring high-performing teams. As Senior Commercial Manager, you will be reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead. You will also:

Responsibilities

• Provide executive‑level oversight of commercial operations across multi‑disciplinary programmes
• Shape and implement procurement and contract strategies that align with client objectives and regulatory frameworks
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners
• Champion commercial innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the portfolio
• Define and execute commercial strategy across multi‑workstream programmes
• Lead contract negotiation, supplier performance, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and sector‑specific regulations
• Support work‑winning through commercial insight and bid strategy
• Drive commercial governance and reporting across all phases
• This role is based in our client’s office 4 days per week, Strategic Commercial Leadership

Project & Cost Management

• Oversee cost planning, benchmarking, and value engineering
• Manage post‑contract commercial performance, change control, and final accounts
• Provide strategic input into feasibility studies and programme controls

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with leadership to shape client‑focused proposals
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff, building future capability
• Maintain a robust knowledge base of lessons learned and commercial best practices

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem‑solving skills
• Excellent client‑facing and supply chain engagement abilities
• Sector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear
• In‑depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
• Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Right to work in the UK; role subject to client interview and acceptance