Commercial Manager

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Department: Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions. Commercial works closely with operational, delivery, and support teams across the business, providing commercial oversight, contract management, financial control, and strategic guidance to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual obligations. The team is responsible for protecting and enhancing business value through effective cost management, risk mitigation, procurement support, and stakeholder engagement. By driving commercial best practice and informed decision-making, they help maximise project performance, support sustainable growth, and ensure the business delivers outstanding outcomes for customers and partners. Purpose of the role: We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance across a portfolio of projects, contracts or frameworks. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for ensuring robust commercial governance, maximising profitability, protecting contractual entitlement and managing commercial risk. Working closely with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders, the role will support the successful delivery of projects while driving commercial best practice, financial performance and continuous improvement. The Commercial Manager will provide commercial leadership across the Welsh Water portfolio, ensuring strong financial performance and effective contract management. Working collaboratively with clients, operational teams and key stakeholders, the role will drive commercial best practice, maximise contractual entitlement and support the achievement of strategic business objective. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Leadership and Governance Lead commercial activities across allocated contracts, projects or frameworks. Drive commercial performance, cost control, margin protection and cash recovery. Ensure robust commercial governance, controls and reporting processes are maintained. Lead CVR reviews and provide accurate reporting on costs, revenue, risks and opportunities. Support business planning, forecasting and budgeting activities. Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency. Promote commercial awareness and accountability across project teams. Contract and Risk Management Manage the administration and interpretation of contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and entitlement protection. Oversee change control,…