Commercial Lead

Job Description:

Job Description

Commercial Lead - Water & Environment

Location: Midlands-based with UK-wide flexibility

Sector Exposure: Water, Environment, Defence, Nuclear

Are you ready to lead commercial strategy across transformative infrastructure programmes? Our cleint 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.

Key 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enthusiasm and 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

• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week