Commercial Manager

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We’re seeking a highly skilled and driven Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of a £1 billion portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Framework, a UK‑wide programme accelerating critical upgrades to the national grid. This long‑term programme runs until 2032, offering stable, high‑impact work within a nationally significant infrastructure environment.

• Lead the commercial strategy and end‑to‑end commercial delivery across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of commercial professionals, with team size aligned to project scope and complexity
• Administer NEC Option A and C contracts, ensuring compliance, robust risk management, and effective commercial governance
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes

The role sits within the ASTI Framework, and the ideal candidate can be based in Elgin.

• Lead the commercial management of multiple ASTI and infrastructure projects within the Delivery Unit
• Ensure consistent application of commercial processes, governance, and risk management across all projects
• Provide commercial expertise and support to the Director of Operations, particularly in managing ASTI commercial risk and strategic programme delivery
• Collaborate with the Commercial Director to ensure commercial assurance across the framework
• Maintain confidence in margin performance, proactively manage cashflow, and mitigate commercial risks
• Forecast commercial outcomes accurately and escalate issues where appropriate
• Drive subcontractor procurement processes in collaboration with procurement surveyors, ensuring timely and commercially sound contract placement
• Support end‑to‑end contract management, including warranties, compensation events, and value creation
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and reflected in project delivery, particularly across ASTI‑related scopes

• Proven experience managing commercial performance on large‑scale infrastructure projects, ideally within a regulated or framework‑driven environment
• NEC Option A & C contract knowledge is essential
• Experience with in ASTI, transmission investment, or similar frameworks is beneficial but not required
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage margin, risk, and cashflow across multi‑million‑pound projects
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative leadership approach
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and develop commercial opportunities
• Professional qualification required
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB, or ICE is desirable

This is a high‑impact role at the heart of delivering essential national infrastructure. You’ll help shape and deliver projects under the ASTI Framework
, contributing to the UK’s net zero and energy resilience goals. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where diverse experience is welcomed and valued.

• Competitive salary + car / car allowance
• 37.5‑hour workweek (Monday to Friday)
• Pension scheme:
  Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional development:
  Access to a broad range of learning opportunities, including qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and well‑being
• Volunteering opportunities:
  Up to 2 days per year

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission…