Head of Commercial

Are you an experienced commercial leader ready to step into a senior commercial leadership role within the water and utilities sector? We're recruiting a Head of Commercial to lead the commercial function for a specialist water contractor operating multiple long-term frameworks across the UK water industry.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business on a strong growth trajectory, with a clear pathway to Director-level progression for the right candidate.

The Role

As Head of Commercial, you will take ownership of all commercial and contractual activity across a portfolio of water sector infrastructure projects, including:

• Leading commercial strategy, governance, and risk management across multiple frameworks
• Overseeing contract management, NEC contracts, and commercial performance from tender through to completion
• Supporting work-winning and bid activity in partnership with senior leadership
• Building and leading a high-performing commercial team
• Developing strong relationships with clients and the supply chain
• Embedding commercial excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the business

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK water and civil engineering contractor, delivering essential infrastructure that supports clean water, safe drainage, and reliable services for communities nationwide.

Specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA), the business manages projects from control panel manufacturing through to full system integration and commissioning at water and wastewater treatment sites.

What We're Looking For

• Proven senior commercial leadership experience within infrastructure, utilities, or the water sector
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, contract law, and NEC contracts
• Experience managing frameworks within a regulated industry
• A track record of delivering profitable outcomes while managing commercial risk
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

Why Apply?

• Genuine career progression to Director level
• Join a business on a significant growth trajectory in a critical infrastructure sector
• Play a key role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK

Intersect Global is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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