Commercial Manager in Eastbourne

Job title: Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract) – Water & Wastewater
Location: Brighton, East Sussex (Hybrid) | Salary: £99,000 + company car + bonus + benefits
Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract) – Water & Wastewater – Brighton (Hybrid/Flexible Working) – £99,000
Intersect Global is recruiting a Commercial Manager on behalf of a UK infrastructure services business delivering major capital projects for the water sector. Based in Brighton, this senior role offers a high level of autonomy, flexible hybrid working and a £99,000 salary with an impressive benefits package.
Autonomy and flexibility
You will be trusted to run your own workload, make commercial decisions and shape how projects are set up from the start. You won't be micromanaged, and flexible working means you can organise your week around project needs and your life outside work. If you want more ownership and a better balance, this role offers both.
The role
Joining the water and wastewater team, you will influence projects before contracts are placed and remain a key commercial lead throughout delivery. You will work closely with senior commercial leaders, operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, and have real influence over commercial outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include: Shaping contract strategy and influencing procurement decisions Working with Procurement on tenders, supplier evaluations and contract award recommendations Defining measurement and reporting requirements and managing commercial TUPE considerations Overseeing valuations, applications, change, certifications, notices and cash collection Managing Early Warnings and Compensation Events Acting as the escalation point for contractual issues and disputes Overseeing subcontractor onboarding, governance, payments and accounts Identifying opportunities to maximise value, recover costs and reduce risk Producing and reviewing forecasts, cashflow reports and CVRs Supporting KPI and SLA performance with clients Maintaining accurate, audit-ready commercial records Leading and developing junior commercial team members Essential requirements:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
A full UK driving licence
Desirable experience:
RICS or CICES accreditation, achieved or in progress
Knowledge of procurement processes and frameworks
Experience on large, complex or multi-site programmes
Experience with ERP or financial reporting systems
Experience of SLAs, KPIs and performance-based contracts
Experience of negotiations and dispute resolution
An understanding of forecasting and the impact of inflation
The package:
£99,000 salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible hybrid working
Company car and fuel card, with EV and hybrid options
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare with family cover
Contributory pension and life assurance
24/7 online GP service and employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Cycle to work, salary finance and Give As You Earn schemes
Retail discounts and a reward and recognition scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Apply now
If you are a Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor with a background in water, utilities or infrastructure, and you want more ownership of your work and your working week, we would like to hear from you. Apply today or call Intersect Global for a confidential discussion.
Intersect Global is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to help. TPBN1_UKTJ