Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Commercial Manager • West Midlands

Company: Egis Group

West Midlands

Job DescriptionEgis UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and delivery across complex, high-value programmes in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially astute professional who thrives on driving performance, influencing strategic outcomes, and mentoring high-performing teams.Your Role & ImpactAs Senior Commercial Manager, you will be reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead. You will also:Provide executive-level oversight of commercial operations across multi-disciplinary programmesShape and implement procurement and contract strategies that align with client objectives and regulatory frameworksAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partnersChampion commercial innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.This role is based in our client's office 4 days per week Key Responsibilities:Strategic Commercial LeadershipDefine and execute commercial strategy across multi-workstream programmesLead contract negotiation, supplier performance, and risk managementEnsure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and sector-specific regulationsSupport work winning through commercial insight and bid strategyDrive commercial governance and reporting across all phasesProject & Cost ManagementOversee cost planning, benchmarking, and value engineeringManage post-contract commercial performance, change control, and final accountsProvide strategic input into feasibility studies and programme controlsStakeholder ManagementCollaborate with leadership to shape client-focused proposalsMentor and develop junior commercial staff, building future capabilityMaintain a robust knowledge base of lessons learned and commercial best practicesWhat You BringStrong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skillsExcellent client-facing and supply chain engagement abilitiesSector experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclearIn-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk managementNEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)Familiarity with ECI/ESI in design & build programmesValid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirableRight to work in the UK; role subject to client interview and acceptance