Commercial Manager in Dundee

Energy Jobline CVL; Dundee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary.

Company car or generous car allowance.

Annual performance bonus.

Private healthcare.

Enhanced pension scheme.

Generous holiday allowance.

Professional development support.

Career progression opportunities.

Life assurance.

Employee wellbeing programme.

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Scotland is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function for a portfolio of civil engineering projects across infrastructure, utilities and earthworks. You will work with senior leadership to drive profitability and contractual compliance, while mentoring the commercial team.

The role requires strong leadership, NEC contract knowledge and a proven track record in managing large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager within civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Proven ability to manage large infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering (Desirable).
• MRICS or equivalent professional membership (Desirable).
• Experience managing commercial teams across multiple projects (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee Quantity Surveyors and support their professional development.
• Ensure robust commercial controls are implemented across all projects.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, forecasts and CVRs.
• Manage client relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Negotiate and agree variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and other forms of contract.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise profitability.
• Support tender reviews and pre-construction activities.
• Provide commercial reporting to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering

MRICS or equivalent professional membership

Job description

Commercial Manager

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a successful civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, utilities, and earthworks projects throughout Scotland.

The successful Commercial Manager will lead the commercial function across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring commercial performance, profitability and contractual compliance. The Commercial Manager will work closely with senior leadership, operational teams and clients to drive business performance while developing and mentoring the commercial team.

This role is ideal for an ambitious Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of major projects and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee Quantity Surveyors and support their professional development.
• Ensure robust commercial controls are implemented across all projects.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, forecasts and CVRs.
• Manage client relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Negotiate and agree variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and other forms of contract.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise profitability.
• Support tender reviews and pre-construction activities.
• Provide commercial reporting to senior management.

Requirements

• Essential
  • Previous experience as a Commercial Manager within civil engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts.
  • Strong leadership and team management experience.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage large infrastructure or utilities projects.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
  • MRICS or equivalent professional membership.
  • Experience managing commercial teams across multiple projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or generous car allowance.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Professional development support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing programme.