Head of Commercial, Peterborough

We are looking for two Head of Commercial (Programmes & Projects) to join Anglian Water's Major Infrastructure Delivery team, providing senior commercial leadership across some of the most significant infrastructure programmes in our investment portfolio. This role sits at the heart of Major Infrastructure Delivery, supporting portfolios of up to and over 2bn and leading the commercial management, governance and assurance needed to deliver complex programmes safely, efficiently and successfully. You will work closely with the Major Infrastructure Delivery Commercial Director, Programme and Project Directors, delivery partners and supply chain to ensure robust commercial controls, effective contract management and value-driven outcomes.

You will lead commercial strategy across major Design and Build programmes, within NEC contracting environments, cost and performance assurance, commercial risk management and dispute avoidance. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can operate confidently across complex infrastructure delivery, influence senior stakeholders and build high-performing commercial capability across programmes and projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide senior commercial leadership across major programmes and projects within Major Infrastructure Delivery
• Lead commercial management of the Major Projects Framework and NEC contracts, including oversight of project-level commercial and contract management activity
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support Design and Build delivery, value for money and strong programme outcomes
• Lead commercial risk and opportunity management across major programmes, ensuring clear visibility, ownership and mitigation
• Assure budgets, estimates, cost forecasts and cost control processes across programme and project delivery teams
• Provide senior commercial reporting and insight to executive and board-level governance forums where required
• Oversee Tier 1 and Tier 2 contract administration, change control and commercial governance
• Resolve commercial issues early, avoiding disputes wherever possible and supporting effective escalation where needed
• Build strong relationships with delivery partners, contractors and internal teams to drive collaboration, integration and better value
• Lead, coach and develop commercial and performance teams, building capability across programmes and projects
• Support procurement and supply chain activity, ensuring commercial models drive the right behaviours across safety, sustainability, innovation and performance

What we're looking for:

• Senior-level commercial management experience in complex major infrastructure development and delivery environments
• Experience leading commercial activities across major Design and Build schemes
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and standard forms of contract
• Proven experience developing and implementing commercial strategies across large programmes or projects
• Strong commercial, contractual and procurement acumen, including negotiation and contract administration
• Experience managing multiple internal and external stakeholder groups at senior level
• Excellent leadership and coaching capability, with experience developing high-performing commercial teams
• Strong judgement, decision-making and prioritisation skills in complex delivery environments
• Ability to challenge constructively, innovate and drive continuous improvement
• Professionally qualified or experienced within a recognised commercial, quantity surveying, finance or project management discipline

Desirable: Water sector experience and experience working with major infrastructure delivery partners, alliances or large-scale supply chain frameworks.

Why join Anglian Water?

At Anglian Water, we are delivering major infrastructure that protects the environment, supports growth and creates long-term value for our customers and communities. In this role, you will provide commercial leadership across 2bn+ portfolios, shaping how we manage cost, contracts, performance and risk across major programmes and projects. You will influence commercial strategy at senior level, work with leading delivery partners and build the commercial capability required to deliver some of the region's most important infrastructure investment. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a business committed to safety, collaboration, innovation and long-term value.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Flexible working options
• Private health care
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance at eight times your salary
• Annual bonus
• Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage
• Personal medical assessments
• Virtual GP service
• Cancer screening
• Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on retail, travel and utilities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteer days

Inclusion at Anglian Water: We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant, and we are a Disability Confident employer.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026