Water Sector Commercial Leadership Opportunity

1 month ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Trant Full time

Commercial Manager Role Overview


We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead our Process & Water sector, based at our Head Office in Southampton.


The successful candidate will oversee the full commercial function for all water and process clients, managing a combined portfolio of £85m - £90m per annum predominantly using NEC suite of contracts & IChemE.



About the Role

  • Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across three office locations throughout the South of England
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the Trant Process & Water commercial teams
  • Implement and maintain commercial procedures
  • Establish and maintain productive relationships with clients' teams
  • Contract management and administration, including change management and cost implications
  • Keep overall control of cash flow and expenditure
  • Commercial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Work closely with the Planning Manager to ensure successful programme management
  • Provide commercial support and advice to delivery teams
  • Oversee contractor's accounts and contract close-out
  • Dispute resolution, reviewing potential claims
  • Provide commercial input to tender documentation
  • Ensure instructions are reviewed for cost implications


About You

You will possess:



  • RICS or equivalent qualification
  • BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, or by experience
  • Substantial commercial experience, preferably in a Commercial Manager role
  • A background in working within the water & process sector
  • Working knowledge of NEC Suite of Contracts
  • Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
  • Excellent manager of people, able to motivate, develop, and lead teams
  • Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge


What We Offer

We provide:



  • A competitive salary, estimated around £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
  • A company car or car allowance
  • 24 days holiday (increasing with service to 28 days) + 8 bank holidays
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working based on a 'core hours' scheme
  • Hybrid working available where possible
  • Bike to Work Scheme


About Trant

Trant Engineering Limited is a multi-discipline Engineering & Construction company, operating in the UK and Overseas. We have a number of divisions, including Energy, Oil & Gas, Process & Water, International, and Control & Automation. With over 750 employees and a healthy forward order book, it is an excellent time to join our business.



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