About the job
Launch Your Career with Us. Transform the Future.
At AECOM, our commercial division is essential in bridging operational needs with vital corporate functions such as finance, legal, and risk management. As a pivotal player in the sustainable growth of our Water business, the Commercial Manager ensures that our contracts align with corporate risk tolerance and financial objectives while meeting client demands and fostering growth.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Commercial Director and other leaders in the Water Business, providing critical insights on bidding strategies and ensuring our proposals are commercially sound and aligned with our business performance targets. You will spearhead governance processes for project delivery and promote commercial best practices throughout the organization.
Your Responsibilities:
- Establish and nurture effective relationships across the Water business, engaging with Commercial, Legal, Finance, Operations, and delivery teams.
- Guide and mentor a Project Commercial Manager, driving improvements in project delivery and assisting in the development of training programs.
- Offer well-informed, solution-oriented risk and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle to optimize the performance of the Water business, balancing risk and reward effectively.
- Support business improvement initiatives led by the commercial and operations teams.
- Formulate and implement effective commercial strategies for bids, ensuring compliance with key financial metrics and AECOM’s commercial objectives.
- Ensure adherence to governance standards, supporting project teams with necessary approvals and addressing governance action items, escalating issues to the Commercial Director when needed.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on commercial aspects such as contracts and warranties, serving as a reference for the negotiation of terms and conditions.
- Engage in project reviews, initiate commercial discussions with clients and suppliers, and ensure the execution of action items.
- Assist the Water Commercial Director with commercial and contract-related inquiries.
Join Us and Flourish.
Become part of our vibrant and expanding commercial team within the Water Business at AECOM. Our culture emphasizes trust and collaboration, with a dedicated team of over 600 professionals across the UK & Ireland, including engineers and project managers. We undertake a diverse array of projects, from small-scale initiatives to expansive ventures, guiding them from concept to completion. Here, you will thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment that values your contributions.

