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Egis UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and delivery across complex, high-value programmes in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially astute professional who thrives on driving performance, influencing strategic outcomes, and mentoring high-performing teams.
Job Responsibility:
Provide executive-level oversight of commercial operations across multi-disciplinary programmes
Shape and implement procurement and contract strategies that align with client objectives and regulatory frameworks
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners
Champion commercial innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the portfolio
Define and execute commercial strategy across multi-workstream programmes
Lead contract negotiation, supplier performance, and risk management
Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and sector-specific regulations
Support work winning through commercial insight and bid strategy
Drive commercial governance and reporting across all phases
Oversee cost planning, benchmarking, and value engineering
Manage post-contract commercial performance, change control, and final accounts
Provide strategic input into feasibility studies and programme controls
Collaborate with leadership to shape client-focused proposals
Mentor and develop junior commercial staff, building future capability
Maintain a robust knowledge base of lessons learned and commercial best practices
Requirements:
Degree qualified, or equivalent
Experience of the development and implementation of procedures
Civil engineering works experience, including utilities
Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
Strong contractual experience
Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
Ability to solve problems efficiently
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits
Ability to influence others
Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills
Excellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilities
Sector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear
In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
Valid CSCS card
Right to work in the UK
role subject to client interview and acceptance
Nice to have:
Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards