Commercial Manager

Search Consultancy Ltd; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Share-save scheme

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager for a major infrastructure programme in Scotland. You will lead the commercial function across design, contracts and delivery teams, ensuring robust pricing, reporting and subcontract management.

The role is based in Motherwell with a hybrid mix of office, home and site work, including some travel to site. You will manage client interfaces and mentor the project commercial team.

Qualifications

• NEC4 experience essential; PM accreditation desirable.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered status with RICS or CIArb preferred.
• Experience on large projects (£40m+ ) with Tier 1 contractors.
• Civil/highways background or energy sector experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across design, commercial and delivery teams.
• Mentor the project commercial team and drive performance.
• Lead contract management with the client including NEC4 deliverables.
• Oversee large subcontractor packages from inception to delivery.
• Manage the design subcontractor outputs and coordination.
• Prepare CVRs and monthly commercial reporting for the client.

Skills

NEC4 experience

Team leadership

Contract management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS or CIArb chartership (preferred)

Job description

Commercial Manager

Lead the commercial function on a 97km overhead line and substation upgrade programme, owning contracts, reporting and managing major subcontractor relationships. You will coordinate closely with an external design partner and internal delivery teams across the full project lifecycle.

Role details:

Based in Motherwell with a hybrid mix of office, home and site working, including some travel to site as required.

The role:

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of commercial delivery on a major infrastructure project within the Energy business unit. The role exists to provide robust commercial leadership across contracts, design and delivery, ensuring the project is priced, managed and reported effectively. You will work at framework and project level, helping to shape subsequent stages while leading the interface with the client and key subcontract partners.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the project's commercial function, providing direction and oversight across design, commercial and delivery teams.
• Managing, developing and mentoring the project commercial team to support effective performance and professional growth.
• Leading contract management with the client, including change management and all NEC4 contractor deliverables.
• Overseeing large and multiple subcontractor packages from early involvement through to full delivery.
• Managing the design subcontractor to ensure coordinated outputs and strong performance.
• Preparing CVRs and completing all standard monthly commercial reporting, acting as the primary commercial point of contact for the client.

What we're looking for:

• Strong NEC4 experience, with NEC4 PM Accreditation highly desirable.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying degree.
• RICS or CIArb chartership preferred but not essential.
• Proven experience on large projects of around 40m or more, or slightly smaller schemes with extensive Tier 1 contractor experience.
• Background in civils or highways projects; energy sector experience beneficial but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience managing staff and leading teams.
• Experience working with design partners or designers advantageous.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five additional days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and a supportive approach to work/life balance.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and private medical insurance where applicable to the role.
• Access to a share-save scheme, discounts including cycle to work and gym membership, and an employee support and advice service.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.