Senior Commercial Manager - Water & Utilities Infra

3D Personnel LTD; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of complex, regulated water and utilities infrastructure projects. This role involves managing all commercial aspects, leading contractor approvals, providing expert advice on change control, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The successful candidate will have strong experience in the utilities sector and be knowledgeable in NEC and JCT contracts. Regular on-site presence is required as part of a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership RICS preferred.
• Strong commercial management experience within water utilities, rail, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in client-facing consultancy or principal contractor roles.
• Confident managing NEC and/or JCT contracts and complex supply chains.
• Comfortable working in a project-led, office-based environment with regular on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and report on all commercial aspects of utilities infrastructure projects.
• Lead commercial reviews, valuations, and approvals for high value contractor applications.
• Provide expert advice on change control and commercial risk mitigation.
• Prepare and manage payment applications and attend valuation meetings.
• Lead final account settlements and project closeouts within agreed timescales.
• Support cost analysis and improvement of estimating processes.
• Assist with pre-contract procurement activities and negotiations.
• Provide contract and procurement advice to project teams.
• Oversee cost estimates and subcontract management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Provide strategic commercial input to senior stakeholders.

Job description

A leading project consultancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of complex, regulated water and utilities infrastructure projects. This role involves managing all commercial aspects, leading contractor approvals, providing expert advice on change control, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The successful candidate will have strong experience in the utilities sector and be knowledgeable in NEC and JCT contracts. Regular on-site presence is required as part of a dynamic project environment.