Commercial Lead at Anglian Water Services Ltd

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Management, Financial Assurance, Risk Mitigation, NEC3 Contractual Matters, Contract Compliance, Commercial Strategy Development, Dispute Resolution, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Construction Management, Contract Drafting, Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Resilience, Proactivity

Industry

Utilities

Description

Commercial Lead Location: Within the East Anglia area to include: Lincoln, Peterborough, & Norfolk Contract: Permanent/Full time Salary: circa £75,000 dependent on experience and skills At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring. Who are we? Here within Anglian Water, we collaborate with a number of alliance partners to provide the best water and water recycling services across the region by maintaining our existing assets and undertaking new projects to safeguard future water supplies. Playing a key part in our drive to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop are our Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. Comprising of Anglian Water, MGroup, Barhale and Kier, the IOS Alliance work together to concentrate on solutions across the water recycling and clean water asset base. What will you be doing as our new Commercial Lead? The Commercial Lead will serve as the Employer’s Commercial Representative within the IOS Alliance working under the Senior Commercial Manager, managing projects under the NEC3 contract suite, with a focus on Options E (pre-contract planning) and A (Priced Contract with Activity Schedule). In this leadership capacity, the role requires close collaboration with the Project Manager and delivery teams to ensure rigorous management of contractual obligations and adherence to Anglian Water’s governance standards. The Commercial Lead will be accountable and lead a team of commercial professionals, driving strategic commercial objectives, securing financial assurance, and actively managing risk throughout all stages of the project lifecycle. A strong leader, you will manage a team of commercial professionals and will be accountable and/or responsible for the following in respect of IOS Alliance. Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of commercial management, financial assurance, and risk mitigation strategies for the IOS Alliance. Provide expert advice and interpretation on NEC3 contractual matters to minimise risk and ensure contract compliance. Develop and implement a Commercial Strategy aligned with Anglian Water’s business objectives and performance targets. Promote and maintain high standards of commercial integrity and financial self-assurance. Ensure timely, transparent, and accurate reporting of commercial and contractual positions. Enforce compliance with Anglian Water and alliance governance structures, meeting all legal and contractual obligations. Support commercial dispute resolution processes while actively promoting dispute avoidance. Identify and drive implementation of commercial best practices and process efficiencies. Proactively manage financial and commercial risks across all project stages. Build and sustain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Foster a culture of commercial challenge and innovation to improve efficiency and enable performance excellence. A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours Relevant degree in construction or commercial/financial management Thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract Leading complex teams and processes Relevant professional qualification e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE Strong commercial acumen Managing geographically dispersed teams Willingness to travel within the AW Region Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders Contract drafting Dispute resolution with an emphasis on equitable and sustainable outcomes for all Being able to prioritise the alliance needs over the needs of home organisations Acts in a truly collaborative fashion and inspires others to do the same Be proactive in managing allocated programme and promptly escalates issues as necessary Demonstrate resilience if there are setbacks Willingness to take accountability of any problems Constructively challenge any decisions and behaviours that do not deliver the best outcomes for the alliance or the Water Business Stream Translate strategy and plans into local implementation Why Anglian Water? At Anglian Water, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure their hard work is recognised and rewarded. Some of our benefits include: Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay. Personal private health care Annual bonus scheme Up to 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks Life Cover at 8x your salary Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. If the opportunity to add value to a commercial team who deliver community- centric and vital projects appeals to your career aspirations, please apply today. Closing date: 4th December 2025 #loveeverydrop We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’ To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Lead will manage projects under the NEC3 contract suite, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and governance standards. They will lead a team of commercial professionals, driving strategic objectives and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.