Commercial Manager - Water

Company Description

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.

Egis is a leader in the vibrant sector of infrastructure engineering, planning and management, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third‑party entities. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team.

At Egis we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Water capabilities we are looking to recruit a skilled Water Senior Quantity Surveyor to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

Through this period marks an exhilarating time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability (P3M CM) UK, Ireland and Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase. The P3M CM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by:

• Developing a premier capability and team.
• Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• Achieving results through strong commercial policies;

Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offer numerous opportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.

West Midlands‑based (4 days client’s office and 1 day WFH)

You might have to go to the site offices as required.

Sector Exposure:
Water, Environment, Defence, Nuclear.

Are you ready to lead with impact and shape the future of sustainable infrastructure? Egis UK is seeking a forward‑thinking Commercial Manager to join our expanding team, delivering high‑value programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency, with exciting opportunities to support projects in Defence and Nuclear. This is your chance to drive commercial excellence, influence strategic outcomes, and grow your career across some of the UK's most vital sectors.

Reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead, you'll be at the heart of our commercial operations – guiding procurement, contract execution and post‑contract delivery across multi‑workstream programmes. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, delivery teams and supply chain partners to ensure financial transparency, compliance and performance. Your leadership will help shape smarter, safer and more resilient infrastructure.

• Support work‑winning teams by reviewing tender packs and identifying commercial risks
• Translate insights into actionable cost control strategies and delivery plans
• Collaborate with planners, PMs and client stakeholders to ensure financial clarity
• Oversee contract execution, supplier performance and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law and regulatory frameworks
• Guide procurement strategy and contract preparation across all phases
• Foster strong supply chain relationships through performance‑based contracts
• Support construction teams in meeting delivery milestones safely and efficiently

• Contribute to 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

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem‑solving skills
• Excellent…