Commercial Manager

slihrms; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Glasgow seeks a Commercial Manager to lead commercial delivery on complex infrastructure projects under NEC4 contracts. You will oversee cost control, forecasting, risk management and contract compliance, acting as a trusted adviser to Project Managers and Directors.

The role spans multiple commissions, requiring robust governance, audit trails and collaboration with clients and supply chain partners to protect commercial outcomes and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager on major programmes and complex infrastructure.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; professional recognition (RICS) preferred.
• Membership or progression towards RICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of NEC4 contracts across projects and ensure proper application of processes.
• Administer contractual mechanisms including Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control.
• Provide commercial advice to Project Managers on risk, compliance and strategy.
• Maintain audit trails for contract compliance and procedures.
• Establish robust financial controls across a live portfolio and produce monthly reports.
• Support period-end processes including accruals and revenue reconciliation.
• Embed commercial governance and support negotiations with clients and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes and templates.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC4 contracts

Cost control

Contract compliance

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership in progress

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading engineering and project delivery organisation, delivering some of the UK's most complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence, and building projects. As we continue to grow our presence in Scotland, we are seeking talented Commercial Managers to join our Glasgow team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful commercial delivery of complex, high-value projects that shape communities and create a more sustainable future.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for commercial and financial management across a portfolio of projects delivered under NEC4 contracts. The role ensures robust cost control, forecasting, change management, and contract compliance, while supporting Project Managers and Directors to deliver projects to time, cost and contractual obligations.

The role operates across multiple simultaneous commissions, providing consistency of approach to financial governance, contract administration, risk management and reporting, and acting as a trusted commercial adviser to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Your role

• Lead the commercial management of NEC4 contracts (including PSC and ECC as applicable), ensuring contractual processes are applied consistently and correctly across projects.
• Manage and administer contractual mechanisms including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, change control, programme impacts and entitlement assessments.
• Provide commercial advice and challenge to Project Managers on contract risk, compliance, and commercial strategy.
• Support preparation, review and agreement of contractual correspondence, notices, assessments and records. Maintain a clear audit trail demonstrating compliance with contract conditions and agreed procedures.
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls across a live portfolio of projects, ensuring consistency in cost management and reporting.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cashflow and earned value, identifying variances and risks at an early stage. Produce accurate, timely and reliable monthly financial reports at portfolio / department level.
• Support period‑end processes, including accruals, revenue recognition and reconciliation with financial systems. Lead commercial change management, ensuring that scope changes are identified early, assessed correctly and implemented in line with NEC4 procedures.
• Maintain commercial risk and opportunity registers, working with Project Managers to develop mitigation strategies.
• Assess the commercial implications of programme changes, scope growth, resourcing variations and client instructions. Support resolution of commercial issues and disputes through structured, evidence‑based approaches.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Directors and discipline leads to embed strong commercial behaviours across project teams.
• Act as a key commercial interface with clients and supply chain partners, supporting transparent and professional engagement. Support negotiations and agreement of commercial matters while protecting the organisation's contractual position.
• Contribute to a collaborative project culture aligned with NEC principles of mutual trust and cooperation.
• Ensure projects operate in compliance with internal commercial governance, approval thresholds and delegated authorities. Maintain and improve commercial processes, templates and controls to support consistent delivery across the portfolio.
• Support audits and internal reviews by providing clear, well‑maintained commercial records. Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial management practices.

About you

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• A Commercial Manager with experience in major programmes and complex infrastructure within construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas or UK Public Sector organisation.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial/construction discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience gained through practice.
• Membership, or working towards membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body

Essential

• Experience as a Commercial Manager managing projects under NEC4 forms of contract.
• Proven ability to manage financial controls across multiple concurrent projects or programmes.
• Sound understanding of cost management, forecasting, change control and commercial risk.
• Experience supporting Project Managers with commercial strategy and contract compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present clear, concise commercial information to senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working within public‑sector or regulated client environments.
• Familiarity with consultancy‑led professional services contracts.

Rewards & benefits

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