Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager - Water & Environment
Location: Midlands-based with UK-wide flexibility
Type: Full-time
Sectors: Water, Environment, Defence, Nuclear

Overview:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations for high-value programmes within the water, environmental, defence, and nuclear sectors. In this role, you will manage procurement, contracts, and project delivery, ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and performance across multi-work stream programmes. You''ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to drive smart, resilient infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement strategy, contract execution, and post-contract delivery

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring financial clarity

• Manage cost planning, change control, and final account negotiation

• Oversee supplier performance and foster strong supply chain relationships

• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and regulatory frameworks

• Support work-winning teams and guide junior team members

What You Bring:

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills

• Experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors

• Expertise in NEC3/4 contracts and risk management

• Proven leadership and team management abilities

• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days/week

• Right to work in the UK

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and support some of the UK''s most vital sectors.