Lead Commercial Manager

Responsibilities

• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Build, lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high-performing team
• Support the work-winning team to review and identify risks and accountabilities within tender packs and contractual terms
• Prepare, develop and implement commercial solutions to support work-winning
• Lead commercial delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes
• Oversee contract execution, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts, UK law, and regulatory frameworks
• Guide procurement strategy and contract preparation across all phases
• Project & Cost Management
• Support feasibility studies, benchmarking, and value management
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and final cost plan presentation
• Manage post-contract cost variances, valuations, and change control
• Oversee final account negotiation and post-project evaluation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Growth
• Act as a trusted interface with clients, consultants, and delivery teams
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape client-focused bids
• Provide commercial insight to strengthen proposal strategy
• Maintain a robust database of lessons learned and bid outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and tools
• Qualifications & Requirements
• Strong financial modelling experience
• Excellent client-facing and supply chain-facing skills
• Expert commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing teams
• Enthusiasm and the ability to inspire and motivate people
• Extensive experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
• Experience with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
• Role subject to client interview and acceptance
• We are committed to our planet
• In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we're leaving behind. As part of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.
• Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Additional Information

Are you ready to lead commercial strategy across transformative infrastructure programmes? Egis UK is seeking a dynamic Commercial Lead to oversee high-value contracts in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is your opportunity to shape delivery outcomes, drive commercial excellence, and influence the future of sustainable infrastructure. If you're passionate about leading with purpose and delivering impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your Role & Impact You'll lead a team of commercial professionals across multi-million-pound contracts. You'll provide strategic oversight from procurement through to close-out, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and risk profiles. You'll also engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners to ensure commercial integrity and performance. This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep infrastructure experience and a passion for driving value, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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