Senior Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Head of Commercial to enhance their Commercial team. This role involves strategic planning, managing commercial functions, and ensuring the success of high-value projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in commercial management within construction or utilities. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (+5 days to buy)

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role.
• Proven track record delivering high-value projects (£600-700m) in construction or utilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic commercial plans.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the commercial function.
• Ensure cost and performance indicators are monitored.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Job Description

Position: Head of Commercial

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary: £105k-125k (DOE), car/allowance, bonus, and excellent benefits package

Our Client: An integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector with over 1,000 staff across eight regional centres, supporting long-term water sector frameworks, often in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role: Our client seeks to strengthen their Commercial team with a Head of Commercial for their @one Alliance framework, a collaborative organization of consultants and contractors delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Delivery/Commercial Director of the framework.
• Develop and execute strategic commercial plans to drive outperformance.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the commercial function within the Business Unit.
• Support procurement to establish leading-edge models that deliver successful outcomes.
• Assist estimating teams in maintaining accurate project and program estimates.
• Ensure cost and performance indicators are monitored and accurate.
• Be accountable for the Business Unit's commercial performance, including profit/loss.
• Build strong relationships within the Business Unit to promote collaboration and value.
• Develop a commercially aware culture within the organization.

Experience and Skills:

• Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role.
• Leadership experience in managing teams.
• Proven track record delivering high-value projects (£600-700m) in construction or utilities.
• Degree-level education.
• Experience in change management and commercial contracting.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate strategy clearly and motivate teams.
• Proven ability to develop oneself and others.

Package Includes:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (dependent on job needs)
• Car/car allowance
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (+5 days to buy)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Additional benefits: cycle to work scheme, discounts, Kids Pass, and more.

Keywords: Commercial Manager, Commercial Management, Head of Commercial, Quantity Surveyor, Construction, Water Industry, Utilities, Framework Delivery, Contracts, NEC3/4, Power, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, JV, Risk Management.