Commercial Manager

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercial performance across contracts and activities. You will identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability, and support the development of strategies that drive sustainable growth.

Collaborating with Finance, Operations and Health & Safety, you will manage relationships with clients and subcontractors, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or similar role.
• Strong profitability, cost control and financial performance understanding.
• Experience managing commercial risks, contracts and business performance.
• Analytical skills and confidence with commercial/financial data.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and challenge where needed.
• Experience collaborating with operational teams for sound outcomes.
• Attention to detail and a structured, organised approach.
• Proficiency with digital systems and commercial management tools.
• Commercially focused with financial or contractual accountability.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial performance across designated activities and contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Support development and delivery of commercial strategies driving growth.
• Balance opportunities with contractual obligations and operations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and Health & Safety to meet objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations and dispute resolution when required.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and governance.
• Uphold values, ethics, health & safety standards, and CSR commitments.
• Utilise digital systems and tools to monitor and improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Lead, support and develop members of the commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

Profitability

Contracts

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Tools

CONFIRM software

Job description

Commercial Manager

Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd

Salary: £80,000 to £80,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Glasgow, G97 7TU

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Would you like to join a globally recognised organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of commercial performance, influence key business decisions, and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and profitability?

Do you have proven Commercial Management experience with responsibility for profitability, commercial performance, contract management, and financial accountability within a construction, engineering, infrastructure, or services environment?

Have you successfully identified, managed and mitigated commercial risks and opportunities while working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to achieve commercial objectives?

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial performance across designated business activities and contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Support the development and delivery of commercial strategies that drive sustainable business growth.
• Balance commercial opportunities with contractual obligations and operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Operations, and Health & Safety teams to achieve business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and dispute resolution activities where required.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Uphold and promote the organisation's values, ethics, integrity, health & safety standards, and corporate social responsibility commitments.
• Utilise digital systems and commercial management tools to monitor and improve commercial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial outcomes across the business.
• Lead, support and develop members of the commercial team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead, Commercial Business Partner, or similar commercial role.
• Proven commercial awareness with a strong understanding of profitability, cost control, and financial performance.
• Experience managing commercial risks, opportunities, contracts, and business performance.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with commercial and financial information.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and constructively challenge where required.
• Experience working collaboratively with operational teams to deliver commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised approach.
• Proficiency with digital systems and commercial management tools.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a commercially focused business environment with financial or contractual accountability.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, facilities management, utilities, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of CONFIRM software.
• German language skills.
• Experience working within an international organisation or group structure.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring commercial teams.
• Professional commercial qualifications or membership of a recognised industry body.

Setting for the role

This role offers a collaborative and commercially focused working environment where you will work closely with Finance, Operations, Health & Safety, and senior leadership teams. You'll be part of an organisation that values integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development, providing the opportunity to influence key business decisions while supporting the delivery of long-term commercial success.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Other Information

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme