Commercial Manager

James Gray Recruitment; Westhill; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Electric/Hybrid car arrangement

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

James Gray Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager for a leading role in Aberdeen, Scotland. This position offers a base salary of up to £85,000 plus a car allowance and discretionary bonus. The successful candidate will lead the civils commercial team and oversee multiple projects, ensuring effective contract administration and cost control.

The ideal applicant will have substantial experience in civils contracting and be adept in stakeholder management. Additional perks include a hybrid car arrangement and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Lead within civils/infrastructure contracting.
• Strong background in contract administration (NEC experience preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the civils commercial team.
• Oversee commercial delivery on multiple projects.
• Drive cost control and profitability.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

Relevant commercial qualifications (e.g., RICS/QS degree)

Job description

Commercial Manager – Construction and Civils – Aberdeen

This role is based in Aberdeen and offers a base salary of up to £85,000 plus car allowance and bonus. The position leads and develops the civils commercial team within a well‑established multi‑disciplinary main contractor that has recently secured significant civils work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the civils commercial team.
• Oversee commercial delivery on multiple projects from procurement to final account, including NEC and other contract administration, negotiations and claims management.
• Drive cost control, risk management and profitability.
• Establish robust commercial processes and reporting structures.
• Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and up‑skill commercial staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Lead within civils/infrastructure contracting.
• Strong background in contract administration (NEC experience preferred).
• Track record in managing commercial teams and workflows across civils/infrastructure projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Relevant commercial qualifications (e.g., RICS/QS degree).
• Experience in a main contractor environment across multi‑disciplinary work highly valued.

What’s On Offer

• £85,000 base salary (depending on experience).
• Car allowance plus discretionary annual bonus.
• Electric/Hybrid car arrangement available.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Excellent ongoing career development opportunities with a growing civils pipeline.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, team‑oriented culture.

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving, forward‑thinking business at a pivotal stage of growth and to take real ownership of the commercial function within an expanding civils division. You’ll have the autonomy, influence and backing to genuinely shape processes, performance and team development—making a tangible impact from day one.