Commercial Manager - Defence

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 96,432 - 119,851; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd. seeks a Commercial Manager for a major defence infrastructure programme in Glasgow with hybrid working. The role anchors commercial leadership across the contract lifecycle on a 52-week contract, Inside IR35, with a pay rate of £70.00-£87.00 per hour Umbrella.

You will work with project teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to maximise commercial value while ensuring contractual obligation compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on major infrastructure, defence, nuclear or other highly regulated projects.
• Extensive working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, ideally including the Professional Services Contract (PSC).
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing change, risk and contract administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major engineering and infrastructure contracts.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, with focus on NEC4 PSC.
• Manage compensation events, change control and contractual correspondence.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure commercial governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

NEC4 contracts

PSC experience

stakeholder management

negotiation

risk management

contract administration

cost monitoring

leadership

communication

analytical thinking

Tools

NEC4 PSC tools

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager - Major Defence Infrastructure Programme, Glasgow | Hybrid Working (Minimum 3 Days On Site), 52-week contract, Inside IR35, £70.00-£87.00 per hour Umbrella.

Role summary

Drive commercial success on a high-profile defence programme. The Commercial Manager will provide commercial leadership across the contract lifecycle, ensuring robust contract administration, effective risk management, and delivery against programme objectives. Work with project teams, supply chain partners and key stakeholders to maximise commercial value while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major engineering and infrastructure contracts.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, with a particular focus on NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC).
• Manage compensation events, change control and contractual correspondence.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure commercial governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on major infrastructure, defence, nuclear or other highly regulated projects.
• Extensive working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, ideally including the Professional Services Contract (PSC).
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing change, risk and contract administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Contract details

• Location: Glasgow
• Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week on site (increasing to 5 days when project requirements dictate)
• Duration: 52 weeks
• Rate: £70.00-£87.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE equivalent available)
• IR35: Inside IR35

Security requirements

Current SC Clearance is required, or you must be eligible to obtain it. Applicants must be British Nationals.

Apply

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC4 expertise and are looking to contribute to one of the UK's most significant defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.