Senior Commercial Manager
Central Belt, Scotland – Hybrid Working
We’re pleased to be supporting a leading global organisation during an exciting period of growth. As they continue to expand, they’re looking to appoint a senior commercial manager to take the lead on major engineering and infrastructure projects, from tender through to final delivery
Responsibilities of the role.
Providing hands-on commercial leadership across large-scale engineering projects
Advising on commercial strategy during tender phases and overseeing contract structures (e.g. subcontracts, teaming and bidding agreements)
Driving margin improvement, commercial compliance, and proactive risk mitigation
Leading claims preparation, final account negotiations, and dispute resolution strategies
Managing valuations, invoicing, and cash collection in line with project milestones and internal governance
Leading and developing more junior members of the commercial team.
Experience and Education
A strong track record in commercial management within the engineering, aerospace, construction, defence or similarly complex project environments
Extensive experience in managing key relationships at a senior level and collaborating with customers to develop and apply practical commercial strategies.
Deep understanding of contractual frameworks and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice to project and senior leadership teams
Experience in building commercial capability and mentoring project teams
A confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail
Comfortable operating in high-governance environments with rigorous reporting and audit requirements
Creating and implementing commercial processes to support project delivery
Strong understanding of a broad range of contract terms and conditions
Qualifications:
A relevant degree and / or recognised professional qualification such as MCIPS, RICS, or MCIArb.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior commercial leader who enjoys taking ownership and influencing project outcomes. You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, where you will have a genuine opportunity to make an impact.
In return you can expect to receive an excellent remuneration package and the chance to further develop your career with a growing global organisation.