Job Description
Commercial Manager
Lead the commercial function on a 97km overhead line and substation upgrade programme, owning contracts, reporting and managing major subcontractor relationships. You will coordinate closely with an external design partner and internal delivery teams across the full project lifecycle.
Role details:
Based in Motherwell with a hybrid mix of office, home and site working, including some travel to site as required.
The role:
As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of commercial delivery on a major infrastructure project within the Energy business unit. The role exists to provide robust commercial leadership across contracts, design and delivery, ensuring the project is priced, managed and reported effectively. You will work at framework and project level, helping to shape subsequent stages while leading the interface with the client and key subcontract partners.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the project's commercial function, providing direction and oversight across design, commercial and delivery teams.
- Managing, developing and mentoring the project commercial team to support effective performance and professional growth.
- Leading contract management with the client, including change management and all NEC4 contractor deliverables.
- Overseeing large and multiple subcontractor packages from early involvement through to full delivery.
- Managing the design subcontractor to ensure coordinated outputs and strong performance.
- Preparing CVRs and completing all standard monthly commercial reporting, acting as the primary commercial point of contact for the client.
What we're looking for:
- Strong NEC4 experience, with NEC4 PM Accreditation highly desirable.
- A relevant Quantity Surveying degree.
- RICS or CIArb chartership preferred but not essential.
- Proven experience on large projects of around 40m or more, or slightly smaller schemes with extensive Tier 1 contractor experience.
- Background in civils or highways projects; energy sector experience beneficial but not essential.
- Demonstrable experience managing staff and leading teams.
- Experience working with design partners or designers advantageous.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five additional days.
- Flexible and adaptable working.
- Family friendly policies and a supportive approach to work/life balance.
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Recognition scheme and long service awards.
- Car scheme and private medical insurance where applicable to the role.
- Access to a share-save scheme, discounts including cycle to work and gym membership, and an employee support and advice service.
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, please submit your application by getting in touch with James Brodie - (url removed)
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