Senior Commercial Manager

Egis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy and delivery within water and environment sectors. The role focuses on contract management, strategic leadership, and stakeholder engagement, requiring extensive experience in commercial operations and civil engineering. This position offers a chance to shape project outcomes and influence commercial success within high-value programs.

Benefits

Commitment to sustainability

Equal opportunities employer

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilities.
• Civil engineering works experience, including utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiation, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Define and execute commercial strategy across multi-workstream programmes.
• Oversee cost planning, benchmarking, and value engineering.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial problem-solving

Client-facing skills

Supply chain engagement

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

CDM regulations

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting‑edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Egis is a leader in the vibrant sector of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third‑party entities. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Water capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Water Senior Quantity Surveyor to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

This period marks an exhilarating time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability ("P3M CM") UK, Ireland and Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase. The P3M CM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by:

• Developing a premier capability and team;
• Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• Achieving results through strong commercial policies;

Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offer numerous opportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.

About the Role

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.

Your Role & Impact

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will be reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead. You will also:

• 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.
• This role is based in our client's office 4 days per week

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Commercial Leadership

• 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

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

What You Bring

• 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

What do we need from you

Degree qualified, or equivalent

Experience of the development and implementation of procedures

Civil engineering works experience, including utilities

Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions

Strong contractual experience

Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software

Ability to solve problems efficiently

Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel

Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines

Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits

Ability to influence others

Desirable

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll 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 one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.