Overview
Job Title: Commercial Manager
Initial Location: Maxim Park, Euro Central - Motherwell (Pre-Construction) then moving to site-based at New Lochaber Hospital, Fort William
Project Type: Healthcare Infrastructure
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About the role
Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure in the Highlands. Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for delivering high-impact construction projects? Join Balfour Beatty as a Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in one of Scotland’s most exciting new developments – the New Lochaber Hospital in Fort William.
Starting from our Maxim office, you’ll lead commercial activities during the tender and pre-construction phase. Upon contract award, you’ll transition to a site-based role, where you’ll manage the commercial delivery of the project on the ground.
Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial strategy for the project from tender to completion
* Prepare and review estimates, tender submissions, and contract negotiations
* Drive financial performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives
* Manage risk, procurement, supply chain relationships, and commercial reporting
* Act as a mentor and leader to commercial staff, championing professional development
* Ensure compliance with governance, GMCEs, and Balfour Beatty’s Cultural Framework
Qualifications
* A qualified Commercial Manager with a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
* Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
* Proven experience in structures-focused roles within the construction sector
* Skilled in managing commercial teams, contract negotiations, and cost reporting
* Strong understanding of NEC contracts, procurement strategies, and digital tools
Why join us
At Balfour Beatty, we Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference, and Value Everyone. You’ll be empowered to grow your career while making a tangible difference to communities across the Highlands.
We support professional and personal development. The size and scale of Balfour Beatty, together with our strong pipeline of work, provide opportunities at all career stages. We encourage open communication about wellbeing, development and career opportunities throughout the year.
We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach to suit everyone: 70% on-the-job, 20% learning from others, 10% formal training courses and events.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland, please visit the Careers site and check out further job opportunities in the careers section.
Benefits
* Smart working with flexible start/finish times and up to 40% remote working, where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family-friendly policies including 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
About Us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has delivered complex and critical infrastructure in Scotland for over a century. We maximise value for money and deliver positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to Scotland’s net-zero transition in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful, happy workplace. We are growing a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and AFBE. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. For more information on our inclusion commitments, contact candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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