Commercial Manager

Kenton Black Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial Manager for their Power & Renewables team. The role involves supporting the delivery of high voltage projects, focusing on cost control and financial management. Candidates should have an electrical bias with substation experience and a degree in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying. The company offers a competitive salary of £75-90k plus bonuses, with secured work for over 5 years.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar capacity working on projects over £7M.
• Candidates should have electrical background with substation experience.
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial delivery of high voltage projects.
• Engage in cost control, contract administration, and project financial management.
• Ensure cost-effective project execution.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills

Education

3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying

Job description

Commercial Manager - Power & Renewables
Glasgow
£75-90k + car allowance & bonus

This leading international contractor is looking to add a Commercial Manager to its Scottish Power & Renewables team.

Supporting the commercial delivery of high voltage (HV) projects, with a focus on substations, switchgear installations, and cable works. The role involves cost control, contract administration, valuation, and project financial management to ensure cost-effective project execution, based from Glasgow.
Candidates must be electrically biased coupled with Substation, Grid Connection, Battery Storage, Oil & Gas orientated project experience and will ideally have background working for contractors, specialist subcontractors, or operators.

Candidates should have the following

• 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying ideally coupled with a technical background as either Electrician/Instrumentation Technician (or similar) or Electrical Engineer but not wholly necessary
• 5+ years' experience in a similar capacity working on projects in-excess of £7M in electrical scope, preferably including substation experience
• Prior work placement experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in excel
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
• Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills

With work secured for 5+ years this is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role within a strong existing commercial team.