Commercial Manager

NRL; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Pension plan

Private medical cover

Income protection

Training & development

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee cost management and contractual governance on a major EPC project in Grangemouth. Hybrid working is available, with a focus on managing risk and compliance across all commercial activities.

The role requires a strong EPC background, leadership capability and experience coordinating cross-functional contract teams to deliver on complex projects within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in Project Planning, Estimating and Cost Control.
• Previous experience in a senior commercial role within EPC environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering discipline interfaces, project management and construction.
• Proficiency with planning software.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, covering estimating, cost management, planning and contracts management.
• Supervise and support contract teams including Estimating, Cost and Planning personnel.
• Coordinate and elevate all commercial and contractual matters for approval in line with governance processes.
• Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with agreed norms, delegation of authority and internal standards across all contract activities.
• Oversee planning and scheduling practices, including Work Breakdown Structures and coding.
• Review project controls and schedule reports, applying lessons learned to improve outcomes.
• Manage reporting requirements and lead functional reviews with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Estimating & cost control

EPC environments

Leadership capability

Planning software

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Job Title

Commercial Manager

Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee cost management and contractual governance on a major project based in Grangemouth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) background who thrives on managing risk and ensuring compliance across all commercial activities. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career development and an attractive benefits package.

Salary

Negotiable

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• 9% employer pension contribution (plus 5% employee contribution via salary exchange)
• Private medical cover
• Income protection (75% of salary for up to 2 years due to long-term illness)
• Training & Development: On-the-job training and ongoing external development opportunities

Location and Working Pattern

Grangemouth | Hybrid working available

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established engineering services and solutions provider, committed to delivering safe and sustainable projects across the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, covering estimating, cost management, planning and contracts management
• Supervise and support contract teams including Estimating, Cost and Planning personnel
• Coordinate and elevate all commercial and contractual matters for approval in line with governance processes
• Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions where required
• Ensure compliance with agreed norms, delegation of authority and internal standards across all contract activities
• Oversee planning and scheduling practices, including Work Breakdown Structures and coding
• Review project controls and schedule reports, applying lessons learned to improve outcomes
• Manage reporting requirements and lead functional reviews with senior stakeholders

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience within Project Planning, Estimating and Cost Control
• Previous experience in a similar senior commercial role within EPC environments
• Strong understanding of engineering discipline interfaces, project management and construction
• Proficiency with planning software
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with business systems implementation and process optimisation
• Previous experience within oil & gas, renewables or related engineering sectors