Commercial Manager - Infrastructure​/Coastal & Partnerships

Position: Commercial Manager - Infrastructure / Coastal & Partnerships
Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure / Coastal & Partnerships Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water! We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£65,000 - £80,000) A company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company.

Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary, increasing to 15% in the 26 to 27 performance year). Private health care (self only) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2 days in the office a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have two exciting opportunities for Commercial Managers, focusing on Infrastructure Storm Overflows, and Coastal & Partnerships to join Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Capital Delivery Commercial team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join us at a pivotal time as we invest in major infrastructure programmes that make a real difference to communities and the environment. As a Commercial Manager, youll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-impact projects across Storm Overflows or Coastal & Partnerships, driving value, managing risk, and influencing strategic decisions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large-scale programmes, collaborate with talented teams, and make a tangible impact while developing your career in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation. Where you fit in:
As our Commercial Manager you will:
Lead and shape all commercial activity across a high-profile capital delivery sub-programme, driving success from inception through to completion Develop and deliver innovative commercial strategies that maximise value, enhance investment returns, and proactively minimise risk Play a pivotal role in bid and tender processes, reviewing documentation and identifying opportunities and risks to strengthen submissions Take ownership of contracts end-to-end, including preparing, negotiating, and managing agreements (NEC3/NEC4), ensuring robust and fair commercial outcomes Partner closely with procurement and supply chain teams to drive performance, optimise supplier relationships, and unlock additional value Proactively manage contractual obligations, ensuring compliance while confidently handling variations and resolving disputes Drive strong financial performance through accurate…