Commercial Manager - Water
JOB_53284984703640Job type
PermanentLocation
CoventryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
WaterIndustry
ConstructionPay
Negotiable Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Lucrative Package
Commercial Manager - Permanent - Coventry - Water - Hybrid Working - Bonus - Strong Project Pipeline
Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation based in Coventry operating in the water industry, is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team. This multi-accredited company specialises in the delivery of clean and waste infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the Midlands region. This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday – Friday) based in their Coventry office with the option for hybrid and flexible working.
Your new role
As Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing cost reporting for allocated projects, including cost forecasting and anticipated final cost
- Monitoring and reporting on all commercial aspects of projects, proposing mitigation actions for any issues.
- Managing the assessment and valuation of contractor applications and payment certifications
- Producing payment applications/invoices and managing commercial risk and claims
- Providing advice on change management and producing documentation for approval
- Ensuring proper retention and archiving of commercial records and undertaking final account settlements
- Collaborating with stakeholders on managing contracts and supplier relationships to maximise commercial and contractual benefits.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Proven experience in commercial management within the civil engineering industry, ideally within the water sector
- Experience managing NEC contracts (ideally NEC4) and a strong understanding of commercial practices and risk management
- Sound financial and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
- 28 days’ annual leave (option to buy/sell additional days) plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working (2 days’ office, 3 days’ remote)
- Lucrative pension scheme
- Annual bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- Family-friendly benefits
- Private healthcare
- Retail discounts
- Industry-leading training
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting job reference #4703640.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this organisation does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Commercial Manager - WaterJOB_532849847036402025-08-102025-11-08
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