Commercial Manager

Newport, Southeast Wales

Permanent salary + benefits package

We are looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to join our Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects while leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious environment where you can make a significant impact, contribute to major projects across Wales, and help shape the future growth and success of the framework.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Mentor, coach, and develop commercial team members, establishing objectives and monitoring performance.
• Oversee the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Welsh Water Framework Agreement.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial governance across all projects.
• Manage and review monthly reporting processes, including client reporting, internal CVR, cost management, change management, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure subcontract management activities are undertaken in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme, budget, and commercial objectives.
• Implement and continuously improve commercial systems, reporting procedures, and governance frameworks to drive efficiency, consistency, and best practice.
• Lead commercial risk management activities and provide strategic commercial advice to project delivery teams.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams within infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments.
• Strong history of delivering commercial performance across multiple projects and programmes.
• Extensive NEC3 contract administration experience, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, Early Warnings, and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of main contract and subcontract management.
• Experience managing monthly reporting processes, including CVRs, client reporting, change management, cost control, and cash management.
• Ability to deliver accurate reporting and commercial outputs to challenging deadlines.
• Experience implementing commercial controls, governance procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge of commercial governance and control frameworks.
• Experience using COINS or similar commercial management systems.
• Practical knowledge of Power BI and data visualisation tools.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services.

We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we participate in the Welsh Water AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks and have secured projects with Wessex Water for the next five years. These long-term framework agreements are part of a national -88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry''s challenges.

Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily.

With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end-to-end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways, smart motorway safety enhancements, and widening the A423 for Oxford City Council.