Managing QS - Water Infrastructure
Location: West London (Hybrid)
Salary: £80-90K plus car allowance + bonus
Reporting To: Head of Commercial / Commercial Manager
Core Objective: Direct the commercial operations group, overseeing project delivery teams and key business functions to maintain forecast accuracy and safeguard margins.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee commercial strategy to ensure project execution efficiency, tight financial forecasting, and margin preservation.
- Build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain partners to facilitate smoother project delivery and contract negotiations.
- Partner with procurement to secure maximum value on all supply and subcontractor agreements.
- Handle client negotiations while strictly observing corporate governance protocols.
- Monitor commercial staffing levels and participate in hiring to keep delivery efficient.
- Help deliver regional training on commercial procedures and contract terms.
- Assist in evaluating and refining commercial frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Execute sign-offs and governance tasks per the internal authority matrix.
- Act as stand-in for the Commercial Manager when required.
- Mentor, manage, and upskill junior commercial personnel.
- Partner closely with client teams to satisfy overarching business goals.
- Maintain a solution-minded, transparent approach and uphold high professional standards externally and internally.
- Protect business confidentiality across all interactions.
Candidate Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional background.
- Background in civil engineering, utilities, or MEICA projects.
- Direct working knowledge of NEC3 or IChemE contract forms.
- Proven track record leading commercial teams within a main contractor setup.
- Senior-level management experience demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Expertise in risk evaluation and contract administration.
- Familiarity with commercial IT platforms and reporting software.
- Capability to balance multiple concurrent projects in high-tempo environments.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Working toward or possessing MRICS / equivalent professional chartership.
- Track record of mentoring individual staff or small groups.
- Experience handling multi-stakeholder work portfolios.
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