Commercial Manager

Anglian Water Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal private health care

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead day-to-day commercial operations across Fleet and Facilities Management within Central Services. You will own contracts, financial governance, and supplier performance, driving value and ensuring compliance with robust controls.

The role requires degree-level education, senior commercial experience in complex environments, and the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders. A proactive, safety-focused leader will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Membership of a professional body is advantageous.
• Proven experience in a senior or strategic commercial role.
• Experience in complex matrix environments.
• Track record of building high-performing, aligned teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement commercial processes across Central Services.
• Ensure financial clarity and compliance with commercial policies and legislation.
• Lead Supplier account reviews and audits to drive optimal financial outcomes.
• Support delivery teams with commercial insights, promoting cost control and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operational teams to meet business and financial targets.
• Maximise cash flow, validate commercial data, and negotiate with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and maintain commercial dashboards, monthly reports, and financial profiles.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks impacting delivery objectives.
• Manage the project risk register and coordinate assurance activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability and proactive risk management.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture through leadership and example.
• Participate in site visits, uphold safety standards, and challenge unsafe behaviours.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree level

Job description

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Options for base location could be Thorpewood House in Peterborough, or Enterprise House in Lincoln. Central Services is a team within Anglian Water, dedicated to delivering safe, professional, collaborative and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support across the business. We play a vital role in helping the company achieve its strategic goals by providing a wide range of services-from statutory compliance, facilities and estate management to project delivery and technical support. Our portfolio also includes fleet and logistics management, plant services, and champions continuous learning and development. Collaboration and high standards are at the heart of everything we do. Are you a commercially astute professional with a passion for driving value, performance, and compliance? We are looking for a dynamic Commercial Manager to manage day-to-day commercial operations covering Fleet and Facilities Management area within our Central Services commercial team. In this pivotal role, you'll take ownership of contract management, financial oversight, and commercial governance, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure cost efficiency, performance against commercial targets, and alignment with organisational goals. You'll play a critical part in delivering our commercial strategy-working with key supply chain partners, key internal and external stakeholders, promoting best practices across the function. From managing commercial performance targets to validating sensitive commercial information, you'll ensure that robust controls and processes are adhered to maximise value and mitigate risk.

What will you be doing? Manage Daily Commercial Operations

• Oversee and implement commercial processes across the designated area within Central Services.
• Ensure financial clarity and compliance with commercial policies and legislation.
• Lead Supplier account reviews and audits to drive optimal financial outcomes.
• Support delivery teams with commercial insights, promoting cost control and continuous improvement.

Drive Commercial Performance

• Collaborate with operational teams to meet business and financial targets.
• Maximise cash flow, validate commercial data, and negotiate with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and maintain commercial dashboards, monthly reports, and financial profiles.

Commercial Assurance and Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks impacting delivery objectives.
• Manage the project risk register and coordinate assurance activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability and proactive risk management.

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture through leadership and example.
• Participate in site visits, uphold safety standards, and challenge unsafe behaviours.

As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care, This is more than just a Commercial Manager role-it's your opportunity to help shape the commercial direction of a high-profile, business-critical function. You'll be at the heart of driving value, innovation, and performance across areas within Central Services, working alongside leaders and talented operational teams.

We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will be recognised, your voice heard, and your growth prioritised. From influencing strategic decisions to embedding robust commercial practices, you'll play a key role in shaping how we operate and succeed as a business. If you're looking to make a tangible impact, lead with purpose, and progress your career in a forward-thinking organisation that values continuous improvement and collaboration-this is the role for you.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Educated to degree level.
• Membership of a professional body is advantageous, along with evidence of ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Proven experience in a similar senior or strategic commercial role, ideally within complex matrix environments.
• A strong track record of building high-performing, aligned teams and shaping commercial strategies that deliver results.
• In-depth knowledge of how to manage standard forms of contract.
• Demonstrated commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll also bring:

• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to implementing plans effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and succinctly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to inspire and motivate others, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.