Commercial Analyst
Location: Peterborough/ Hybrid
Who are we?
Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
Water and the natural environment are at the heart of life, communities, and economic growth. In the East of England—one of the UK’s most water-stressed regions—Anglian Water is leading the way to tackle climate change, support growth, and protect the environment.
Through a major capital investment programme, @one Alliance is delivering projects that ensure resilient water supplies, sustainable development, and environmental protection for the future.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Commercial Analyst to join our @one Alliance Central Commercial team.
In this role, you’ll support the development and optimisation of commercial processes, systems, and reporting, ensuring robust governance and driving improved commercial performance across the business. You’ll play a key role in commercial assurance, systems administration, and providing insight that helps shape decision-making.
What You’ll Be Doing
Commercial Delivery & Systems
Support the implementation of new commercial processes and systems
Deliver training and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption
Monitor system and process performance, gathering feedback for improvement
Act as administrator for key commercial systems (e.g. FastDraft, DocuSign, Payment App)
Produce regular commercial reports, turning data into actionable insights
Commercial Assurance & Analysis
Identify and manage risks within commercial processes
Maintain and update commercial templates and reporting tools
Support contract management and tracking activities
Ensure adherence to commercial frameworks and best practice
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with internal teams across the Alliance
Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Translate complex commercial data into clear, concise insights
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Drive efficiencies in commercial processes and systems
Challenge existing ways of working and recommend improvements
Support the adoption of innovative approaches to enhance performance
People & Culture
Support training and knowledge sharing across the business
Provide guidance and mentoring on commercial processes
Champion an inclusive, collaborative working environment
Health & Safety
Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to all H&S requirements
Support continuous improvement in safe working practices
Ensure compliance with company policies and reporting procedures
About You
Qualifications & Experience
Educated to higher education level in a relevant discipline
Experience in an analytical or commercial role
Knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience working within a commercial framework
Confident in challenging constructively and influencing decisions
Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient
Problem-solver with the ability to interpret and simplify complex data
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Why Join Us?
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real environmental impact
Work within the innovative and collaborative @one Alliance
Develop your commercial expertise in a complex, fast-paced environment
Play a key role in improving processes and driving business performance
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities.
Skills Required
- Higher education qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience in an analytical or commercial role
- Knowledge of NEC contracts
- Experience working within a commercial framework
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience administering commercial systems (e.g. FastDraft, DocuSign, Payment App)
- Ability to challenge constructively and influence decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities
- Proactive, self-motivated, resilient attitude
- Problem-solving ability to interpret and simplify complex data
- Collaborative team player and willingness to mentor/coach others
What We Do
The Anglian Water's @one Alliance is a partnership consisting of 8 companies, who each provide specialised knowledge allowing the @one Alliance to deliver complex delivery projects in the most efficient way, reducing the cost to Anglian Water’s customers. Within @one Alliance we’ve currently embarked on a huge programme of work costing a massive £1.2 billion. We’ve entered year 5 of our current 5-year Asset Management Period (AMP7) meaning we’re full steam ahead in delivering around 50% of Anglian Water’s capital delivery projects. Our partners are Anglian Water Asset Delivery, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), SWECO, SKANSKA and MWH Treatment. Employees in the @one Alliance are employed across all our partner companies and work together to deliver complex programmes of work. The @one Alliance is currently working on over 700 projects all designed to improve and expand the Anglian Water network to better serve existing customers and help ensure supply for future customers as well. As we move into AMP (Asset Management Period 8) in 2025, our work is set to increase from a £1.2 to an approximate £2.6 billion programme of works….so there has never been a better time to join us on our journey! Take a look at our jobs page to see the options available to you
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