Capital Delivery Commercial Manager

Overview

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water.

We have two exciting opportunities for a Capital Delivery Commercial Manager
, each playing a key role in driving commercial success across our Infrastructure and Coastal & Partnerships programmes. These roles offer the chance to work at the forefront of major capital delivery, shaping strategy, influencing outcomes, and delivering real impact across critical projects. Could this be you?

Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2 days in the office a week). Other days will involve a combination of site visits, time spent in consultant and contractor offices, and working from home.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

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. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s 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 region’s 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.

As our Capital Delivery Commercial Manager, you will
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• Take ownership of all commercial activity across a high-value capital programme, ensuring strong performance while protecting and enhancing the organisation’s commercial position.
• Act as the senior commercial leader and trusted escalation point, providing clear direction and expert guidance to project teams and delivery partners.
• Shape and deliver forward-thinking commercial strategies, ensuring programmes are executed in line with contractual, financial, and governance expectations.
• Champion the consistent application of commercial policies, contract standards, and NEC best practice, driving excellence across every project.
• Lead commercial resource planning, bringing together the right blend of internal talent, external expertise, and specialist knowledge to support delivery.
• Own and continuously refine the programme cost baseline, forecasts, and risk profile, driving accuracy, transparency, and control.
• Provide constructive challenge on project forecasts, cost trends, and contingency use, ensuring robust financial discipline.
• Deliver clear, insightful reporting on commercial performance, enabling informed decision-making at senior levels.
• Oversee contract and change management activities across the programme, ensuring proactive and effective control of compensation events and early warnings.
• Support Commercial Managers in developing strong negotiation strategies and commercial positions on high-value, complex matters.
• Review and provide oversight on significant commercial decisions, ensuring risk is understood and managed before escalation.
• Work in close partnership with senior stakeholders to deliver best-in-class contract and commercial management.
• Define and lead strategic procurement approaches aligned to programme frameworks and delivery needs.
• Drive the commercial performance of key contractors and consultants, fostering high-performing, collaborative relationships.
• Lead structured performance reviews and play a key role in the resolution of disputes and claims, ensuring positive outcomes.
• Champion value for money and continuous improvement, embedding a culture of innovation and efficiency across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to align cost, schedule, and scope, ensuring seamless…