Project Commercial Manager - Civils

About the role

Job Title
:
Project Commercial Manager

Location
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Argyll & Bute | Project / Site Based (1 day a week on site)

Company
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Balfour Beatty - Scotland

Project
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Argyll substations

Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to support delivery of the An Suidhe 275kV Substation in Argyll, a major transmission infrastructure project for SSEN Transmission. The role will sit within the project delivery team, with responsibility for the commercial management of the civils works package, supporting the successful construction of a new 275kV transmission substation and associated infrastructure. This is a high‑profile project forming part of SSEN’s Argyll & Kintyre reinforcement programme, strengthening Scotland’s electricity network to support renewable energy and Net Zero ambitions.

The An Suidhe project involves the construction of a new 275kV substation and associated enabling works in a rural Argyll location, including:

• Bulk earthworks and substation platform formation
• Reinforced concrete foundations, plinths and structures
• Control building and ancillary civil works
• Drainage, SuDS and environmental protection measures
• Access roads, hard standings and crane pads
• Civils works to support 275kV overhead line connections

As Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial and financial management of this complex civils scope, working closely with engineering, construction and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of the civils package from mobilisation through to completion
• Managing contracts, procurement strategy and supply chain performance
• Preparing and agreeing target costs, forecasts and commercial reporting
• Managing risk, opportunity and change control across the civils works
• Leading CVRs, earned value and financial performance reporting
• Representing Balfour Beatty’s commercial position with the client and key stakeholders
• Supporting buildability and value engineering activities
• Managing and developing a project‑based commercial team
• Ensuring governance, compliance and best commercial practice are embedded

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Chartered or working towards RICS, ICES or CIOB
• Strong experience in civils‑heavy infrastructure projects (power, utilities, highways or major construction)
• Proven ability to manage live projects and lead commercial teams
• Confident working in a project‑based, site environment
• Knowledge of NEC or similar industry standard contracts
• CSCS card (Professional Qualified Person)

• Work on a nationally significant energy infrastructure project
• Be part of the transition to a low‑carbon, renewable‑led future
• Long‑term pipeline of work across the power and energy sector
• Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements supported
• Clear career progression and professional development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone. 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

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