Lead Commercial Manager - Water

Overview

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

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.

Location: West Midlands-based (4 days client’s office and 1 day WFH)

Must have the right to work in the UK

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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…