Our client, a leading water solutions company, is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Manager to join its Global Commercial function. This role focuses on contract lifecycle management, risk stewardship, and commercial governance across regional activities. The role reports to the Head of Global Commercial and involves close collaboration with Group Legal and regional teams to protect value, enable sustainable growth, and ensure governance and compliance policies are applied consistently.
Title: Contracts & Commercial Manager
Department: Commercial / Contracts / Legal
Scope: Regional contract governance, commercial risk management, and governance reinforcement within the Global Commercial framework
Key responsibilities
Define and drive regional contract governance procedures aligned with Group Legal and Global Commercial standards to strengthen risk control and project margin protection
Lead negotiations and commercial settlements for high-value and complex contracts within the region
Act as the principal commercial advisor to senior stakeholders within the region (sales, project directors, and other leading functions)
Provide regional visibility of aggregate contractual and commercial risk, identify patterns, and recommend governance improvements
Maintain ongoing alignment with Group Legal and Global Commercial on regional project activities and policy updates
Ensure regional governance maturity and performance, including regional proposal/offer release governance
Monitor project estimates (EAC), trends, and cost governance to reflect contractual realities
Promote consistent application of governance standards across the region
Support independent, objective commercial advice aligned with external stakeholder expectations
Key qualifications and experience
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
Experience: Minimum 6 years in progressive commercial and contract management within EPC, water, or infrastructure sectors
Track record of managing commercial aspects of large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects
Prior experience leading cross-functional commercial activities
Strong negotiation and influencing skills at executive and client senior management levels
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across technical, legal, and financial disciplines
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to C-suite audiences
Familiarity with compliance and governance policy implementation
Certifications in relevant disciplines (e.g., PMP, CCP, CIPS) are preferred
How to apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please submit your resume and a brief note outlining relevant regional contract governance and risk management experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal and Project Management
Industries
Environmental Services
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