Head of Commercial

Our client, a leading company in the water industry, is currently seeking a Head of Commercial to join their team on a permanent basis. Key Responsibilities: Ensure programme & project performance is visible and accessible to the teams, individuals, and suppliers to drive deliverables and outperformance. Provide a “One Version of The Truth” of performance to the Partners. Support the proactive management of the programme with respect to time, cost, and quality. Ensure governance & change management is implemented and understood. Set up and manage processes to report on all KPI’s and KPM’s. Be accountable for cost assurance within the Business Unit. Support delivery with: resource management and workload levelling, programme visibility, programme and project controls, risk management, and earned value. Manage the effective & efficient closure of projects and the continuous improvement of close out processes to maximise outputs and commercial gain. Provide leading edge thinking and practice for risk management and reporting. Job Requirements: Experience in commercial management within the water industry or a related sector. Strong understanding of programme and project performance management. Proficiency in cost assurance and financial management. Ability to implement and manage governance and change processes. Effective resource management and workload levelling skills. Knowledge of risk management and reporting best practices. Experience in driving continuous improvement in project closure processes. Exceptional communication and leadership skills. Benefits: Opportunity to work with a leading company in the water industry Permanent, secure role Potential for career progression and professional development Working in a supportive and dynamic team environment Comprehensive employee benefits package If you are an experienced commercial professional ready to take on a leadership role within the water industry, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dedicated team.

Location: Peterborough, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025