Commercial Manager

Gold Group Limited; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 147,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance on strategic power projects. The role involves overseeing commercial activities, ensuring contract compliance, and mentoring the commercial team. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of NEC contracts and have proven commercial leadership experience within infrastructure. This opportunity may allow for hybrid working arrangements and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

2 paid volunteering days per year

Competitive salary and comprehensive package

Qualifications

• Proven commercial leadership experience within major infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC (Options A & C) contracts is essential.
• A professional qualification is required; Chartered RICS, CIOB or ICE highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy across major infrastructure schemes.
• Mentor and shape a commercial team.
• Ensure contract compliance on NEC forms.
• Support operational leaders in managing commercial risk.
• Drive subcontract procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Chartered RICS, CIOB or ICE

Job description

Commercial Manager – Major National Grid Framework

Location: Elgin, Scotland. Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 plus car allowance and full package.

I am partnered with one of the UK's most respected infrastructure delivery organisations to recruit a highly capable Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance across a portfolio of strategic power projects across Scotland. This long‑term programme runs through to 2032, offering career stability, an exciting challenge, and the opportunity to influence the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure supporting the UK's transition to net zero. You will be based predominantly in Elgin (with hybrid working), with regular presence across sites in Inverness and Aberdeen, overseeing commercial activity on multiple high‑value transmission works.

• Lead commercial strategy and delivery across a portfolio of major infrastructure schemes.
• Mentor and shape a commercial team, scaling resource to match project complexity.
• Ensure contract compliance on NEC Option A and C forms, including governance, risk management, and value creation.
• Support senior operational leaders in managing commercial risk and programme performance.
• Provide commercial assurance and reporting across the framework.
• Maintain margin confidence, manage cashflow, forecast performance, and escalates risk appropriately.
• Drive subcontract procurement and timely placement of commercially robust packages.
• Manage change, compensation events, warranties, and end‑to‑end contract administration.
• Ensure client requirements are clearly understood and embedded in delivery planning.

What We're Looking For

• Proven commercial leadership experience within major infrastructure or regulated frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC (Options A & C) contracts is essential.
• Experience within transmission, utilities or framework delivery environments is beneficial but not essential.
• A strategic, commercially astute leader able to manage risk, cashflow, and value performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A professional qualification is required; Chartered RICS, CIOB or ICE highly desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive package.

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager keen to secure a key role with one of the country's leading infrastructure main contractors, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.