Senior Commercial Manager

2 days ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Northumbrian Water Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial Manager to join our Assets Commercial team at Northumbrian Water. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering our commercial performance targets and driving continuous improvement within our programme.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement performance management systems and processes to improve project outcomes.
  • Design and implement financial strategies and processes to ensure successful project outputs, including forecasting and budget compliance.
  • Report and act upon data relating to key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure project budgets and schedules are aligned and meet quality standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers and key stakeholders to identify areas for commercial improvements and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure supplier relationship management processes are in place and adhered to, providing feedback and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Prepare and present performance reports to senior management and stakeholders based on data analytics and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Requirements
  • Experience in a performance-related delivery role, within a supplier partner relationship environment.
  • Track record in improving contractor performance through strong relationships and best practice approaches.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to deliver presentations to all levels of stakeholders.
  • Experience with performance metrics in a construction portfolio environment and managing small teams, ideally with data collection and analysis focus.
About Us

At Northumbrian Water, we strive to make our company a Great Place to Work, for all. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.

Our Benefits
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Enhanced annual leave with additional special leave for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension scheme
  • Digital GP
  • Award-winning wellbeing website
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance
  • Qualification loans
  • Professional subscription
  • Buy and sell annual leave
  • Discounts and cashback offers


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