Commercial Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This role involves developing commercial strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring optimal financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong project management principles, exceptional negotiation skills, and experience leading teams. Diversity and equality are valued in this role, and applications from all sections of society are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management principles and contract law.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficient in financial software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to align commercial strategies.
• Manage contract negotiations while minimizing risks.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance for optimisation.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Provide timely financial reporting to senior management.
• Foster relationships with clients and partners.
• Lead and manage a team of commercial professionals.

Skills

Project management principles

Contract law

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Tools

Financial software

Project management tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Commercial Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location.

We can pay outside IR35 or CIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement commercial strategies that align with project goals.
• Manage contract negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions while minimising risks.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance, making data‑driven recommendations for optimisation.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to minimise potential commercial and contractual issues.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners to enhance project outcomes and collaboration.
• Lead a team of commercial professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.

What we require

• Strong understanding of project management principles, contract law, and financial analysis.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing teams.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.