Severn Trent
Commercial Strategy Manager
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About Severn Trent
At Severn Trent we are more than a water and waste company — we’re driving bold transformation through high-impact strategic programmes that support our long-term water resources strategy and the strategic resource strategy (SRO) for England and Wales.
To support this, we are seeking an Commercial Strategy Manager to drive the commercial delivery of strategic infrastructure solutions in our SRO team. This high-profile role requires working closely with our regulators and integrating Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) projects. This includes ensuring cost-efficient and innovative outcomes for Severn Trent customers and customers of our partner water companies.
It is our people who truly set us apart. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, grow your skills, and make a real impact. Join our expanding team of passionate professionals and help shape the future of Severn Trent.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial management across SRO projects from their conception, through to commissioning.
- Structure and deliver projects under the DPC framework in line with regulatory guidance.
- Define and execute sourcing and contract strategies that drive best value and compliance across the SRO portfolio.
- Lead market engagement with potential financiers, suppliers and partners.
- Act as a commercial interface with regulators and stakeholders.
- Support business case development for project and the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) milestones.
- Oversee effective contract management including change control, governance, and risk mitigation.
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing commercial team.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement while developing SRO capability across the wider business.
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We value in-person collaboration to keep our culture alive but also recognise the benefits of flexibility. You’ll typically spend time in our Coventry office and the offices of our delivery partners.
What We’re Looking For
- Influencing & Negotiation: Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and secure buy-in at senior levels.
- Communication: Clear and confident communicator, able to present commercial cases to regulators and internal leadership.
- Leadership: Inspires and motivates teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical thinker who can navigate ambiguity and develop innovative solutions.
- Resilience: Comfortable working under pressure with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Adaptability: Ability to respond to regulatory changes and evolving commercial frameworks.
- Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships internally and externally to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications Required
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business, Engineering).
- Professional accreditation such as MICE, MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with NEC contract suite and procurement law.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
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Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
How We’ll Reward And Care For You
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
Some of Our Favourite Perks
- 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
- Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
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