Commercial Manager

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities for a £137m project. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience managing teams and commercial delivery. This role offers excellent benefits including a vehicle allowance and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Vehicle/car allowance

Share incentives

Career development

Qualifications

• Qualified Commercial Manager with experience in the construction sector.
• Proven experience in structures-focused roles.
• Skilled in managing contract negotiations and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for the project.
• Prepare and review estimates and tender submissions.
• Drive financial performance and cost control.
• Manage risk and procurement relationships.
• Act as a mentor to commercial staff.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Cost reporting

Managing commercial teams

Understanding NEC contracts

Digital tools

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB

Job description

Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for delivering high‑impact construction projects? Then this may be the role for you.

Orion Group is working with a Tier 1 contractor to source a Commercial Manager, who will play a pivotal role in one of Scotland’s most exciting new commercial developments.

Initially based from our client's prestigious Glasgow‑based office or Inverness, you’ll lead commercial activities during the tender and pre‑construction phase. Upon contract award, you’ll transition to a site‑based role in 2027 where you’ll manage the commercial delivery of the project on the ground in the Highlands. The preference would be for you to be on site full time; however, flexibility is provided to work a combination of site and office to attend site regularly.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the commercial strategy for the project from tender to completion
• Prepare and review estimates, tender submissions, and contract negotiations
• Drive financial performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives
• Manage risk, procurement, supply‑chain relationships, and commercial reporting
• Act as a mentor and leader to commercial staff, championing professional development
• Ensure compliance with governance, GMCEs, and Businesses Cultural Framework

Who we're looking for

• A qualified Commercial Manager with a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
• Proven experience in structures‑focused roles within the construction sector
• Skilled in managing commercial teams, contract negotiations, and cost reporting
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, procurement strategies, and digital tools

Whats in it for you

• Opportunity to lead commercial activity on a £137 m project
• Excellent package including vehicle/car allowance, share incentives, recognition schemes
• Career development

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion. As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base as well as that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.