Job type
PermanentLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
WaterIndustry
ConstructionPay
Up to £110k/annum (Negotiable) + Company Car or Allowance + Lucrative Package
Commercial Manager - Permanent - Tier 1 Contractor - Reading - Thames Water AMP8 Framework - Hybrid Working
Your new company
You will be joining a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor operating in the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector, working directly for Thames Water delivering non-infrastructure projects valued at up to £25m, and their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry. With an orderbook currently totalling over £200m of AMP8 works, they are seeking a Commercial Manager to join their business.
This is a permanent position based out of their Reading office with hybrid and flexible working.
Your new role
As Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing all commercial activities for assigned projects within the Thames Water portfolio
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating contract terms, commercial agreements and variations
- Monitoring project financials including cost control, forecasting and reporting to senior management
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with contract terms, legal requirements and company policies
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, particularly with Thames Water representatives
- Supporting bid teams in the preparation of tender submissions and commercial proposals
- Collaborating with procurement and supply chain teams to optimise subcontractor and supplier agreements
- Leading dispute resolution and claims management processes if needed.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Proven experience managing commercial teams handling project programmes exceeding £25m annually within a principal contractor environment
- Deep expertise in commercial and financial processes and systems within civil contracting sectors
- Strong working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts
- BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
- Chartered membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB
- Sound leadership, communication and client-facing skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £110,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 26 days’ annual leave (increasing with service and option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
- Fuel card
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- Volunteering days
- Professional membership fees
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to progress your career with an industry-leading contractor 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 call us now.
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 contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored visas.