About The Role
Job Title: Project Commercial Manager
Location: Argyll & Bute | Project / Site Based (1 day a week on site)
Company: Balfour Beatty – Scotland
Project: Argyll substations (An Suidhe 275kV Substation)
Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to support delivery of the An Suidhe 275kV Substation – 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 that forms part of SSEN’s Argyll & Kintyre reinforcement programme, strengthening Scotland’s electricity network to support renewable energy and Net Zero ambitions.
Scope of the Project
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, hardstandings 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
Who We’re Looking For
* 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)
Benefits
* Smart working, including staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family‑friendly policies including 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 more
Diversity and Inclusion
Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity and inclusion, including being a Disability Confident Employer and encouraging applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We support equality under all relevant legislation and provide interview accommodation for applicants with disabilities when required.
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