Commercial Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee Quantity Surveyors and support their professional development.
• Ensure robust commercial controls are implemented across all projects.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, forecasts and CVRs.
• Manage client relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Negotiate and agree variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and other forms of contract.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise profitability.
• Support tender reviews and pre-construction activities.
• Provide commercial reporting to senior management.

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager within civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Proven ability to manage large infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
• MRICS or equivalent professional membership.
• Experience managing commercial teams across multiple projects.

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or generous car allowance.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Professional development support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing programme.

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager looking to join a growing civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across Scotland, we'd love to hear from you.