Lead Commercial Manager in Wideopen

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.

We are expanding our Water capabilities and recruiting a skilled Water Senior Quantity Surveyor to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line. This is a lead commercial position within the UK, Ireland and broader European markets as Egis grows its service delivery across the UK. It offers the opportunity to shape delivery outcomes, drive commercial excellence, and influence the future of sustainable infrastructure. The role is Midlands-based with UK-wide flexibility.

Your Role & Impact

• You’ll lead a team of commercial professionals across multi-million-pound contracts.
• You’ll provide strategic oversight from procurement through to close-out, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and risk profiles.
• You’ll also engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners to ensure commercial integrity and performance.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep infrastructure experience and a passion for driving value, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Commercial Leadership
  • Build, lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high-performing team.
  • Support the work-winning team to review and identify risks and accountabilities within tender packs and contractual terms.
  • Prepare, develop and implement commercial solutions to support work-winning.
  • Lead commercial delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes.
  • Oversee contract execution, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts, UK law, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Guide procurement strategy and contract preparation across all phases.
• Project & Cost Management
  • Support 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Growth
  • Act as a trusted interface with clients, consultants, and delivery teams.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape client-focused bids.
  • Provide commercial insight to strengthen proposal strategy.
  • Maintain a robust database of lessons learned and bid outcomes.
  • Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong financial modelling experience.
• Excellent client-facing and supply chain-facing skills.
• Expert commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing teams.
• Enthusiasm and the ability to inspire and motivate people.
• Extensive experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential).
• Experience with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes.
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable.
• Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs.
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to our planet. In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.