Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead cost and commercial management for water sector projects
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Falmer, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
Description
risk management
cost control
value engineering
data analysis
client management
financial forecasting
Provide advice on and manage Risk and value management/meetings as required for the projects.
Proactively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow to ensure that applications are made correctly and on time through all gateways to minimise cost and scope changes throughout the project life cycle.
Collaborating with client and commercial teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
Analyse and review a range of data and documents to collate key themes and trends, using this analysis in conjunction with own knowledge to provide advice and make recommendations to support cost and commercial management decision-making.
Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities
Providing thought leadership and strategic oversight.
Establishing friendly, professional and .friendly, strong connections and professional relationships with our clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
Work within established financial systems to provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
Leading people and commissions as needed with line manager duties for the team.
Ensuring technical competence and quality within our delivery teams including review and sign off team outputs before submission to our clients.
Working as part of and leading our local commercial teams embedded with these clients, with the ability to take ownership of significant programmes and advising on the administration of NEC and iChemE contracts, including assessment of contractual change and payments, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
Ensuring that final accounts are audited, negotiated and agreed
Requirements
mrics
nec contract
water industry
10+ years
degree
leadership
Is an experienced leader of cost and commercial teams
Experience in Client Development
Experience in managing, coaching and mentoring colleagues
Appropriate professional body membership e.g MRICS, CinstCES (or equivalent)
Capable of taking a project through from inception to completion.
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
Possess a minimum 10 years postgraduate experience in Commercial Management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and third parties.
Have a minimum of 3 years experience in the water industry
NEC Contract experience and iChemE Desirable
Demonstrating self-management and prioritisation skills with the ability to work under pressure.
Good knowledge of specialised fields, including construction processes and cost and commercial management in a consultancy setting.
Possess the skills to actively support our internal team and manage staff on projects typically ranging between £40m and £150m.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths