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About The Role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Commercial team as a Commercial Manager and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and become involved in some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the industry.
About The Role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Commercial team as a Commercial Manager and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and become involved in some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the industry.
Projects Locations: Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Stirlingshire
Balfour Beatty Power is at the forefront of driving the UK's transition to Net Zero by reinforcing Scotland's energy network to secure community connections and support the integration of new wind power. We have exciting opportunities at all commercial levels to become involved in this once in a once in a generation energy transition.
This is a hybrid role based at Maxim Park (Motherwell), with regular travel to current key site locations in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Stirlingshire and the flexibility to work from home, supported by Balfour Beatty’s smart working policy.
Responsible for the financial management of a major, complex project or several projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds.
Integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.
Experienced individuals who have risen through the ranks of the industry and their role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain.
Proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership. They will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation.
Track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for the financial management of a major, complex project or several projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds.
Integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.
Experienced individuals who have risen through the ranks of the industry and their role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain.
Proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership. They will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation.
Track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
Who we're looking for
Responsible for the financial management of a major, complex project or several projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds.
Integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.
Experienced individuals who have risen through the ranks of the industry and their role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain.
Proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership. They will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation.
Track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
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.
* 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
About Us
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 and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Construction
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