Commercial Manager

NRL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (inclusive of pub

9% employer pension contribution (plus

Private medical cover

Income protection (75% of salary for 2

Training & Development: On-the-job

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major EPC project based in Grangemouth, operating in a hybrid pattern. The role focuses on cost management, contractual governance, and risk mitigation across all commercial activities, with a strong emphasis on governance, planning, and reporting to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive EPC experience, leadership capability, and a degree in a relevant discipline, supported by proven expertise in estimating, cost

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, including estimating, cost management, planning and contracts management.
• Supervise and support contract teams including Estimating, Cost and Planning personnel.
• Coordinate and allocate all commercial 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

Leadership

Risk management

Contract governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

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 allocate all commercial 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

Company Culture

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.