Strategic Water Commercial Lead – South & Midlands

Stantec; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Regional Commercial Lead to guide the South & Midlands water portfolio through the AMP8 cycle. Based in the UK, you will shape the commercial approach, oversee bids, and ensure profitable delivery across major frameworks including Severn Trent and Thames Water.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to implement disciplined commercial strategies, build strong client and partner relationships, and enable sustainable growth while managing risk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business.
• Deep experience in the regulated water sector is highly desirable.
• Exemplary NEC4 contract management experience across delivery models.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial reports.
• Leadership with the ability to influence staff and partners at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight on the commercial elements of bids and developing competitive proposals.
• Lead risk management to enable profitable and sustainable growth.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with Client and Partner Commercial Leads.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement and improve commercial strategies.

Skills

NEC4 contract management

Commercial leadership

Bid development

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Law/Business

Job description

Stantec seeks a Regional Commercial Lead to guide the South & Midlands water portfolio through the AMP8 cycle. Based in the UK, you will shape the commercial approach, oversee bids, and ensure profitable delivery across major frameworks including Severn Trent and Thames Water.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to implement disciplined commercial strategies, build strong client and partner relationships, and enable sustainable growth while managing risk.