About the job
Embark on a journey. Flourish with us.
AECOM’s commercial function serves as the vital link between the operational needs of our business and critical corporate functions, such as finance, legal, and risk management. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the sustainable and ambitious growth of our Water business, ensuring that our contracts align with corporate risk appetite and financial metrics, while balancing AECOM's commercial interests with client needs.
As a Commercial Manager, you will collaborate with the Commercial Director and various leaders within our Water Business, offering strategic advice on bidding decisions. Your focus will be on ensuring that our proposals and projects are economically sound and meet business performance targets. You will spearhead the governance process for project delivery under our primary frameworks and advocate for commercial best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster strong relationships across the Water business, including with Commercial, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams.
- Guide and mentor a Project Commercial Manager; drive enhancements in project delivery and assist with necessary training.
- Provide insightful, solution-oriented risk and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle to maximize the Water business’s performance, carefully weighing risks against rewards.
- Assist the commercial and operations teams with business improvement initiatives.
- Formulate and implement effective commercial strategies for bids, focusing on key financial metrics and ensuring compliance with AECOM's commercial objectives.
- Uphold compliance with governance requirements and support project teams in securing necessary approvals while overseeing the closure of governance actions, escalating issues to the Commercial Director when required.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on commercial matters, including contracts and warranties, and act as a reference point for negotiations of terms and conditions.
- Engage in project reviews, facilitate constructive discussions with clients and suppliers, and ensure the timely execution of action items.
- Assist the Water Commercial Director with any commercial and contractual inquiries.
Join Us and Shape the Future.
Become a part of our vibrant and expanding commercial team within the Water Business. Our culture emphasizes trust and collaboration, bringing together 600 professionals across the UK & Ireland, including engineers and project managers. We tackle a range of compelling projects, from small-scale initiatives to major undertakings, guiding them from concept to completion. Here, you will thrive in an inclusive and innovative atmosphere where your contributions are genuinely valued.

