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.