Commercial Manager

Construction & Property Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial Manager to overhaul commercial operations. This newly created role focuses on transitioning to a value-driven model, identifying bottlenecks, and leveraging technology for enhanced productivity. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen and a background in construction. The role offers an exciting opportunity to build and lead your support team in a growing business environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enhancing commercial processes in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to identify and leverage value engineering opportunities.
• Comfortable using technology, including AI, for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Transition the business to a model of rigorous commercial review.
• Identify and solve operational bottlenecks.
• Work with the AI division on bespoke productivity programs.
• Hire a support team as the role develops.

Skills

Commercial Astuteness

Process-Driven

Data-Led

Local Knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a manufacturing business, based in Glasgow who supply the UK construction sector. They are a key division of a wider international group, and are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a strategic overhaul of their commercial operations. They are a business with a massive footprint and a strong pipeline for the 2026 financial year. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, this is a newly created role designed for a "bonnet-lifter"-someone who can dissect our processes, identify where we are leaking value, and implement a more commercially astute framework for the future.

The Mission

You will be tasked with:

• Post-Project Analysis Transitioning the business from "quote and carry out" to a model of rigorous commercial review and value engineering.
• Strategic Resource Management Identifying and solving bottlenecks
• System Innovation Working with our dedicated AI division to develop and coordinate bespoke programs that analyse existing productivity and project profitability.
• Future Team Building Once established, you will play a lead role in hiring your support team, likely a Commercial Administrator or Trainee QS.

Who You Are

This is not a traditional "run of the mill" QS role. We are looking for a commercial heavyweight who enjoys the "detective work" of construction manufacturing.

• Commercial Astuteness You can spot a dilapidation claim or a value engineering opportunity from a mile away.
• Process-Driven You have a track record of tightening up commercial processes in a high-volume install or service environment.
• Data-Led You are comfortable using technology (including AI tools) to drive decision-making.
• Local Knowledge Based in or near Glasgow, you are ready to join a business led by an MD who transitioned from this very career path.

To Apply

Please submit your CV using the link and Nicola Monro will contact you directly to discuss the role in more detail. As this is an exclusive assignment, all initial enquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.