Assistant Commercial Manager
South West Water
Full-time
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom
£30,000 - £40,000 GBP yearly
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role
As our Assistant Commercial Manager, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering the commercial management strategy through day-to-day contract administration, promoting best practice, and generating a professional, collaborative relationship with our supply chain partners and colleagues. You will support the delivery of contracts in the most efficient manner, to specification, within time and budgetary constraints and without risk to the health and safety of all concerned, while delivering satisfactory outcomes for all key stakeholders and customers.
What you'll be doing:
- Maintain systems to monitor commercial KPI’s and incentives and produce monthly reports as requested by the management team in conjunction with the Programme Performance Team
- Support the Lead / Commercial Managers in maintaining performance specifications and cost models for AMP8 procurement and beyond. This will involve co-operation with delivery partners and contribution to our ‘business as usual’ cost data capture systems
- Assist with the reporting of a performance management system for continuous improvement and provide support to the audit programme
- Provide & support estimating input to the CEDAR process, consulting with cost consultants to ensure anomalies in findings are resolved and that appropriate target setting is achieved
- Support the procurement and tendering process to ensure contracts are awarded in a timely manner in accordance with procedures
- Support the Commercial team in awarding and delivery of contracts, ensuring governance is met and financial systems are updated accordingly.
- Checking contract compliance and budget constraints
- Build and maintain stakeholder and contractor engagement
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge and experience of construction contracts and estimating
- High level of interpersonal skills to enable effective working at all levels
- Good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a team player
- Ability to deliver results through cross functional working
- Full UK drivers’ licence
- HNC as a minimum or preferably a Degree in Civil / Commercial / Quantity Surveying or equivalent with at least five years’ experience (desirable)
What's in it for you?
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
Closing date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.