Commercial Manager

Emtec Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Training and development

Wellness programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Group in Dundee is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our projects across the region. You’ll own contracts, manage variations and final accounts, and provide practical contractual guidance to project teams and clients.

The role requires strong NEC knowledge, visibility across payments, and the ability to forecast cash flow while safeguarding margins. A UK driving licence and membership in RICS/CIOB/CICES are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within construction.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing contracts, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong numerical, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be preferred.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous.
• Experience within M&E or building services would be particularly beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial ownership of multiple projects across the region.
• Supporting the commercial strategy in line with wider business objectives.
• Providing practical contractual advice, and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Managing applications for payment, variations, contractual notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims.
• Leading final account negotiations and ensuring commercial opportunities are fully captured.
• Managing subcontractor agreements, variations and payment processes.
• Producing monthly cost and value reports and supporting accurate financial forecasting.
• Maintaining effective cash management and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Contract management

NEC contracts knowledge

Financial reporting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Dundee

Commercial Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our established team in Dundee and support a strong pipeline of secured work across the region.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the commercial performance of our projects from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking commercial ownership of multiple projects across the region.
• Supporting the commercial strategy in line with wider business objectives.
• Providing practical contractual advice, and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Managing applications for payment, variations, contractual notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims.
• Leading final account negotiations and ensuring commercial opportunities are fully captured.
• Managing subcontractor agreements, variations and payment processes.
• Producing monthly cost and value reports and supporting accurate financial forecasting.
• Maintaining effective cash management and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced commercial professional with a construction background, ideally gained within M&E or building Services. You’ll be commercially astute, confident advising project teams and clients and comfortable managing projects through to final account.

You’ll Bring

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within construction
• Strong commercial judgement and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence managing contracts, variations, payments and final accounts
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts
• Strong numerical, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft office.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be preferred.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous.
• Experience within M&E or building services would be particularly beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence

What’s In It for You

• Attractive Salary Package: Based on skills and experience includes a car allowance
• Generous Holidays: 33 days of holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely supportive, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to grow as we continue to grow.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.