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
Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to support delivery of the An Suidhe 275kV Substation in Argyll, 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 forming part of SSEN’s Argyll & Kintyre reinforcement programme, strengthening Scotland’s electricity network to support renewable energy and Net Zero ambitions.
The project – An Suidhe Substation
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.
What you'll be doing
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 worksz
* 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
* Work on a nationally significant energy infrastructure project
* Be part of the transition to a low‑carbon, renewable‑led future
* Long‑term pipeline of work across the power and energy sector
* Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package
* Flexible working arrangements supported
* Clear career progression and professional development
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. We are members of WISE, ENEI, the Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers. Balfour Beatty is 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.
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