Commercial Manager
Leading major projects in Scotland within the Power supply upgrade for Scottish Power & SSE
Location: - Glasgow (Central Belt focus)
Salary: £90,000 basic + £7,000 Car allowance + Bonus + Package
Hybrid working with 2-3 days from home and 2-3 days in the Glasgow office, but travel may be required to client sites for meetings.
Role Description
The Resolute Group is working in partnership with a Tier 1 contractor to identify and secure a Senior Commercial Manager to take the lead on HV / Sub Station projects in the Scottish / Central belt region.
The successful candidate will oversee all commercial aspects of the framework, ensuring robust contract management, effective risk mitigation, budgetary control, and compliance with client requirements. This is a key leadership role, interfacing with internal project teams and external stakeholders to deliver value and performance in line with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the commercial function across a major project (£50m+) on the Scottish Power framework, ensuring contractual and financial performance.
2. Provide strategic commercial input across all phases of the delivery – from tender through to final account.
3. Oversee contract administration, including NEC3/4 or other relevant contract forms.
4. Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors to deliver the project.
5. Monitor, control, and report on commercial risk and opportunities across the project.
6. Ensure accurate cost forecasting, cash flow, and budget management.
7. Lead commercial negotiations and client interactions for the project, ensuring positive outcomes for all parties.
8. Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and client representatives.
Job Requirement
Qualifications / Experience
9. Degree – Minimum requirement in Quantity Surveying or Construction-based subject.
10. Major Infrastructure project experience, delivering NEC 3/4 forms of contract.
11. Scottish based as you will be in Glasgow 2-3 days a week with meetings across the Central belt.