Commercial Manager

Eden Scott; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Profit sharing bonus

Job summary

Eden Scott is assisting a growing construction business in Scotland to appoint a Commercial Manager. You will oversee the commercial performance of multiple residential and development projects, ensuring robust financial control, procurement efficiency and successful delivery from appraisal through to final accounts.

The role requires strong commercial acumen and excellent communication, with responsibilities spanning appraisals, tender analysis, procurement, valuations, variations, cost

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across multiple projects from appraisal to final account.
• Oversee appraisals, tender analysis, procurement, valuations and cashflow management.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members and promote best practice.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join a successful and growing construction business delivering a range of residential and development projects across Scotland. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you'll take responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple projects, ensuring robust financial control, effective procurement, and the successful delivery of developments from appraisal through to final account.

You'll oversee all aspects of commercial management, including development appraisals, tender analysis, subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, cost forecasting, cashflow management, CVRs, and final accounts. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, you'll drive project profitability, manage commercial risk, and provide accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. The role will also involve mentoring and developing junior commercial team members while helping to shape commercial best practice across the business.

The successful applicant will currently be operating as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, or an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking their first senior leadership role. Applicants should possess strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and proven experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Private Healthcare
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Pension and life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Generous holiday allowance
• Genuine career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established construction business with a strong pipeline of work, an excellent market reputation, and a long‑term commitment to investing in its people.