Commercial Manager

The Resolute Group Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Resolute Group Ltd is recruiting a Commercial Manager for major infrastructure and energy projects based in Motherwell, Scotland. This permanent role oversees commercial performance across electricity transmission and distribution schemes.

You will lead a commercial team, manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and drive financial reporting, forecasting and strategy alongside project directors and subcontractors. The package includes a car/allowance, bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management of major infrastructure projects.
• Background with Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractors.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge with NEC4 experience.
• Strong cost control, CVR, forecasting and subcontract management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of major infrastructure projects, ensuring profitability and contractual compliance.
• Oversee commercial activities from ECI/pre-construction through final account.
• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contract administration including compensation events and change control.
• Control budgets, CVRs, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiations and final accounts.
• Provide commercial reporting and strategic advice to senior management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

COINS

CEMAR

Job description

Commercial Manager – Major Infrastructure / Energy

Location: Motherwell, Scotland

Sector: Power Transmission & Distribution / Heavy Civil Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Salary: 80,000 to 85,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Package

Role Description

The Resolute Group is working with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager based in Motherwell, supporting the delivery of major electricity transmission and distribution projects across Scotland.

The position is part of a significant long-term infrastructure programme involving new overhead power lines, upgrades to existing transmission networks and major substation construction works.

Previous power sector experience is advantageous but not essential. Applications are welcomed from experienced commercial professionals with backgrounds in heavy civil engineering, including rail, highways, water, utilities and major infrastructure projects.

As Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance of major infrastructure works, managing projects from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and pre-construction through to delivery and final account.

Working closely with Project Directors, operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will provide commercial leadership, manage contractual obligations and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors.

As Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the commercial management of major infrastructure projects, ensuring financial performance, profitability and contractual compliance.
• Manage commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, from ECI and pre-construction through to final account.
• Oversee NEC3 and NEC4 contract administration, including compensation events, early warnings and change management.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow and financial reporting.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, commercial administration and final account agreements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
• Manage and develop a commercial team, including Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
• Work closely with Project Directors, construction managers, engineers and design teams to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial reporting, financial analysis and strategic advice to senior management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Background working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, with NEC4 experience essential.
• Experience managing the commercial delivery of large, complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control, CVRs, forecasting, subcontract management and compensation events.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing commercial teams.
• Ability to manage commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and senior project stakeholders.
• Experience working across the project lifecycle, including pre-construction, construction and final account.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience using commercial management systems such as COINS and CEMAR.
• Power transmission, substations or overhead line experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to join an established Tier 1 contractor delivering a substantial pipeline of electricity infrastructure projects across Scotland.

You will work on complex, high-value infrastructure schemes within a growing commercial team, with the opportunity to take significant responsibility for project performance and contribute to the long-term development of the business.

The package includes a competitive basic salary, car or car allowance, annual bonus, contributory pension, holiday entitlement and additional employee benefits.

PLEASE NOTE

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.