About the role
We are looking for experienced commercial professionals to support the delivery of the East Coast Part A contracts and strengthen the team ahead of entering the LT455 Part B phase.
As part of this growth, we are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function, manage and develop the team, and play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.
At Balfour Beatty Power T&D, you’ll be at the forefront of the UK’s transition to Net Zero, supporting the reinforcement of Scotland’s energy network and enabling the integration of renewable energy. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a once‑in‑a‑generation programme of work.
This is a hybrid role, with a base at Maxim Park (Motherwell) and flexibility to work from home. Regular travel to project sites across the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and Stirlingshire will be required.
Flexible location options available, including Glasgow and Dundee.
What you’ll be doing
The role: As a Commercial Manager, you’ll take ownership of the commercial and financial performance of major infrastructure projects or a portfolio of projects, often worth tens of millions of pounds.
You’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving commercial success, managing risk, and developing a high‑performing commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 and legal advisors
Who we’re looking for
Essential
* 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
* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
* Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
Desirable
* Experience on major power or infrastructure programmes
* Strategic mindset with experience managing change
* Ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities
* Strong communication and leadership skills
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
We offer a full range of benefits so you can shape a package that’s right for you. Key benefits include:
* Smart working: flexible start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family‑friendly leave: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
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