Water Projects Commercial Manager – Pre-Construction (Hybrid)

Matchtech Group; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Commercial Manager to support pre-construction activity on a Southern Water framework from Falmer (Brighton) with hybrid working. The role sits in the Water and wastewater capital project delivery team, delivering large-scale programmes and ensuring robust commercial controls.

You will set up contracts for commercial success, lead procurement processes, and manage commercial risk and cashflow across a multi-site supply chain.

Qualifications

• QS degree required.
• Experience with water/wastewater capital projects is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract strategies.
• Experience with SLAs and performance-based contracts.
• Dispute resolution and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to Falmer office at least 2 days per week; occasional travel to Hampshire and Kent offices.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects for commercial success with senior commercial leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead or support pre-contract activities including contract briefings, commercial guidance, and measurement/reporting requirements.
• Support supplier evaluations, contract award recommendations, and TUPE-related commercial considerations.
• Manage valuations, applications, change management and contractual obligations during delivery.
• Oversee certificates, notices, cash collection, Early Warnings and Compensation Events; advise operations on disputes.
• Maintain commercial records: valuations, payments, notices, risks, opportunities and documentation for audit.

Education

QS degree

RICS accreditation

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Commercial Manager to support pre-construction activity on a Southern Water framework from Falmer (Brighton) with hybrid working. The role sits in the Water and wastewater capital project delivery team, delivering large-scale programmes and ensuring robust commercial controls.

You will set up contracts for commercial success, lead procurement processes, and manage commercial risk and cashflow across a multi-site supply chain.