Commercial Manager

About the role

Due to continued growth and the progression into the next phase of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, Balfour Beatty Power T&D is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of the East Coast Part A contracts and help shape the commercial strategy for the upcoming LT455 Part B phase.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile programme at the heart of the UK's transition to Net Zero, supporting the reinforcement of Scotland's electricity network and enabling the integration of renewable energy across the country.

As a Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial function, develop and mentor a talented team, and play a pivotal role in delivering major infrastructure projects that will leave a lasting legacy.

This is a key role supporting the delivery and growth of our East Coast programme, providing commercial leadership across major infrastructure projects that are critical to the UK's Net Zero ambitions.

As a Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of the commercial and financial performance of major infrastructure projects or portfolios, often valued at tens of millions of pounds.

You'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving commercial success, managing risk, supporting strategic decision-making and developing a high-performing commercial team.

• Lead the commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
• Manage and develop the commercial team, providing leadership and mentorship
• Oversee target cost development, risk management and contract negotiation
• Lead monthly CVR reporting and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders
• Review tenders, estimates and contract documentation
• Manage supply chain strategy, procurement and commercial performance
• Handle compensation events, variations and disallowed costs
• Provide commercial input into value engineering and project strategy
• Ensure compliance with the Gated Business Lifecycle process (Gates 1–8)
• Support stakeholder engagement, including clients, partners and legal advisors

• Proven experience leading commercial activities on large infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and stakeholder management experience
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)

• Experience with in major power, utilities or infrastructure programmes
• Strategic mindset with experience managing change
• Ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and many more