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Location: Glasgow / Hybrid
Talent people are the key to our success
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager. This role will be pivotal in managing the commercial aspects of high-value contracts within out Energy, Scotland business unit. We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual to thrive in a high-performing and supportive team environment.
Role Overview
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of projects, including the preparation and pricing of contracts, supporting the bid team, and collaborating with the design and delivery teams to deliver cost savings. This position is ideal for someone with a background in civil engineering and experience managing large-scale contracts in a contractor-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all commercial aspects of high-value contracts (over £50 million), including cost management, pricing, and contract preparation.
* Support the bid team with the commercial elements of tenders and proposals.
* Work closely with design and delivery teams to ensure effective cost management and the successful delivery of cost savings.
* Manage high-value contractual disputes to a successful conclusion.
* Oversee commercial governance across the project, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
* Provide commercial expertise to technical teams, facilitating the smooth progression of large-scale projects.
* Manage supplier relationships on a national level, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of services and materials.
* Develop and implement commercial frameworks to optimize contract execution and financial performance.
* Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
* Conduct cost and value reporting to ensure project financials are on track and meet objectives.
Essential Qualifications And Experience
* Significant experience in the civil engineering industry, ideally from a main contractor background.
* Energy or utilities experience is ideal and civil infrastructure experience is essential
* Experience managing large-scale contracts (over £50 million), with a proven track record of commercial management.
* In-depth knowledge of civil engineering contracts, particularly NEC forms of contract.
* Strong project management skills, including procurement, contract, and financial management.
* Proven experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms.
* Practical experience in risk management and cost/value reporting.
* Understanding of commercial governance and its application in large-scale projects.
What's in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
* Flexible and adaptable working
* Family friendly policies and work/life approach
* Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
* Contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* Recognition scheme and long service awards
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
* Generous uplift on salary, project completion bonus and subsistence will be provided for remote working
We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About Our Energy Business
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in reducing carbon emissions and shaping a sustainable future. If you have the skills and experience to drive our carbon reduction agenda, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of our journey to Net Zero!
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Civil Engineering
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