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Commercial Manager

Southern Water

Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.

Senior Quantity Surveyor managing commercial aspects of large infrastructure projects.

7 days ago ago

Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Company Size

2,092 Employees

Service Specialisms

Water Services

Wastewater Services

Sewage Treatment

Water Treatment

Infrastructure Maintenance

Leak Detection

Customer Support

Environmental Services

Sector Specialisms

Water Resources

Wastewater Networks

Sewer Services

Water Treatment

Water Filtration

Drinking Water Systems

Water Purification

Residential Water Services

Role

Description

Act as a key commercial partner, delivering expert advice on cost management, procurement, and contractual strategy across major capital projects.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of how we manage commercial risk, maximise value, and deliver for our customers and stakeholders.
Work hand-in-hand with Project Managers and contractors to shape realistic cost targets and contractual terms that deliver real value.
Ensure robust governance, compliance, and control across all commercial activity, aligning with best practice and internal frameworks.
Support the entire commercial lifecycle—from feasibility and procurement through to change control and dispute resolution.

Requirements

Benefits

Two paid volunteering days a year
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Company and performance-related bonus
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Occupational health service
Full funded eye tests
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Health Cash Plan
25 days annual leave
Digital GP service
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Cycle to work scheme
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

proof of eligibility to live and work in the uk (passport or birth certificate and ni) and current proof of address (within last 3 months) are required.

Company

Overview

2.25 million

Customers Served

Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.

0.5 GL

Drinking Water Pumped

Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.

Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Culture + Values

“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”

Environment + Sustainability

24% by 2025

Renewable Energy Target

Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.

75% by 2035

Storm Overflow Compliance

Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.

Three‑Star EPA

Environment Agency Rating

Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.

On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found

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