Senior Commercial Manager - Water Infrastructure and MEICA

Kier Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for the East Hyde STW upgrade project in Bedfordshire. You will lead commercial, financial, and contractual management, delivering value from pre-construction through final account, working within a regulated utility environment.

You will manage a team of surveyors, oversee procurement, forecasting, and risk registers, and report to senior leadership on commercial performance for this flagship wastewater scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience on UK water capital programmes with MEICA or process engineering exposure.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, ideally RICS.
• Proven ability to manage a commercial team and negotiate effectively.
• Strong understanding of contract management, change control, and governance in a regulated utility environment.
• Proficiency in cost forecasting, financial reporting and subcontract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of the East Hyde STW project and drive financial performance.
• Mentor and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, setting objectives and ensuring high performance.
• Establish robust cost management, forecasting and budget reporting processes.

Skills

Water sector experience

Commercial leadership

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Cost forecasting & reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying (RICS preferred)

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for the East Hyde STW upgrade project in Bedfordshire. You will lead commercial, financial, and contractual management, delivering value from pre-construction through final account, working within a regulated utility environment.

You will manage a team of surveyors, oversee procurement, forecasting, and risk registers, and report to senior leadership on commercial performance for this flagship wastewater scheme.