Head of Commercial

OverviewJoin Anglian Water’s @one Alliance as Head of Commercial in Peterborough (Hybrid). Contract: Permanent, full-time.

RoleAs

Head of Commercial , you’ll be at the heart of driving the commercial success of a designated Business Unit looking after a portfolio of projects between £600m - £750m over a five year period. Reporting to the Delivery or Commercial Director, you’ll manage all aspects of the commercial function, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while fostering collaboration, innovation, and value-driven outcomes.

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute commercial strategies that enhance performance and align with outperformance targets.

Performance Management: Oversee the commercial performance of the Business Unit, ensuring effective cost assurance, KPI reporting, and governance.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver seamless integration across the supply chain.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Drive procurement innovation and ensure supply chain performance aligns with programme goals.

Team Leadership and Development: Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, care, and continuous improvement.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Champion a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across the team and supply chain.

What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

A degree-level education, with significant experience in a senior leadership role.

Proven expertise in project and programme delivery within construction or utilities.

A strong commercial acumen with experience in contract management, procurement, and estimating.

Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

A track record of leading successful teams and delivering business objectives at a strategic level.

The ability to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver exceptional results.

Why Join UsAnglian Water’s @one Alliance is at the forefront of delivering some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging water and water recycling projects. By joining us, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working to secure the region’s water future, with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

Closing dateClosing date: 3 September 2025

Details

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Management

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