Commercial Manager - Thames Water

Commercial Manager – London (with travel to Oxfordshire area)

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take full responsibility for all commercial aspects of the Thames Water AMP8 Framework.

• Provide commercial leadership and strategic direction across the AMP8 Framework.
• Ensure compliance with Galliford Try and Thames Water commercial processes and governance.
• Drive accurate reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement in commercial performance.
• Act as the key link between senior leadership and delivery teams, promoting collaboration and clear communication.
• Oversee cash flow, WIP, debt management, and ensure timely, accurate client and subcontractor applications.
• Lead contract negotiation and administration, ensuring risk is minimised and agreements comply with company policies.
• Maintain strong client and supply chain relationships to protect reputation and secure future opportunities.
• Support and develop the commercial team through coaching, mentoring, and targeted training.

• Proven experience in senior commercial management within large frameworks or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial processes, contract law, and risk management.
• Ability to deliver strategic objectives while maintaining operational excellence.
• NEC contract knowledge.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• Wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees, and employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to this role.

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups dedicated to building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need. Our values drive us to deliver lasting change and create opportunities for our people.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for this position. Please contact our Resourcing Partner if you need interview adjustments.