Commercial Manager Emtec Building Services · Dundee

Emtec Group; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days holidays

Holiday purchase/sell

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness and EAP access

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Emtec Building Services in Dundee is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of multiple projects. You’ll work with project teams to provide contractual guidance, maintain financial control and proactively manage risk to protect margins.

The role requires strong experience in construction, NEC contracts, and delivering final accounts, with a full UK driving licence and the ability to manage payments and variations efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as QS, Managing QS or Commercial Manager in construction.
• Commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Confident managing contracts, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong numerical, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES advantageous.
• Experience in M&E or building services beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial ownership of multiple projects across the region.
• Supporting the commercial strategy in line with wider business objectives.
• Providing practical contractual advice, and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Managing applications for payment, variations, contractual notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims.
• Leading final account negotiations and ensuring commercial opportunities are fully captured.
• Managing subcontractor agreements, variations and payment processes.
• Producing monthly cost and value reports and supporting accurate financial forecasting.
• Maintaining effective cash management and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Commercial management

NEC contracts knowledge

Final accounts

Strong numeracy

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB/CICES membership (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Dundee

Emtec Building Services is a leading M&E contractor delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical solutions across commercial, industrial and public sector projects.

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our established team in Dundee and support a strong pipeline of secured work across the region.

This is a great opportunity to take on a visible role within the commercial team, working closely with experienced project and delivery colleagues to drive performance across our portfolio.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the commercial performance of our projects from start to finish.

Working closely with project and delivery teams, you'll provide clear commercial and contractual guidance, maintain strong financial control and proactively manage risk to protect margins and keep projects commercially on track.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking commercial ownership of multiple projects across the region.

• Supporting the commercial strategy in line with wider business objectives.

• Providing practical contractual advice, and negotiating terms and conditions.

• Managing applications for payment, variations, contractual notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims.

• Leading final account negotiations and ensuring commercial opportunities are fully captured.

• Managing subcontractor agreements, variations and payment processes.

• Producing monthly cost and value reports and supporting accurate financial forecasting.

• Maintaining effective cash management and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced commercial professional with a construction background, ideally gained within M&E or building Services. You'll be commercially astute, confident advising project teams and clients and comfortable managing projects through to final account.

You’ll bring

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within construction

• Strong commercial judgement and excellent attention to detail

• Confidence managing contracts, variations, payments and final accounts

• Good knowledge of NEC contracts

• strong numerical, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft office.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be preferred.

• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous

• Experience within M&E or building services would be particularly beneficial

• A full UK driving licence

What’s In It for You

• Attractive Salary Package: Based on skills and experience includes a car allowance

• Generous Holidays: 33 days of holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service.

• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.

• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.

• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.

• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely supportive, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to grow as we continue to grow.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.