Commercial Manager in Glasgow

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance across designated contracts, in a collaborative, international organisation. You will identify risks and opportunities, drive profitability and ensure contractual compliance, working with Finance, Operations and senior leadership.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations, supporting operational teams, and mentoring the commercial team while upholding governance and CSR commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead, or similar role.
• Commercial awareness with profitability, cost control and financial performance.
• Experience managing risks, opportunities, contracts and business performance.
• Strong analytical skills with financial information and data analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to negotiate and constructively challenge when required.
• Experience collaborating with operational teams for sound commercial outcomes.
• Attention to detail with a structured, organised approach.
• Proficiency with digital systems and commercial management tools.
• Experience in a commercially focused environment with financial or contractual accountability.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial performance across designated activities and contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Support the development and delivery of commercial strategies that drive sustainable growth.
• Balance commercial opportunities with contractual obligations and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Health & Safety to achieve objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations and dispute resolution as required.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and governance.
• Uphold the organisation's values, ethics, health & safety, and CSR commitments.
• Utilise digital systems and tools to monitor and improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for commercial outcomes.
• Lead, support and develop members of the commercial team.

Skills

Commercial Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Lead

Commercial Business Partner

Stakeholder management

Tools

CONFIRM software

Job description

Would you like to join a globally recognised organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of commercial performance, influence key business decisions, and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and profitability?
Do you have proven Commercial Management experience with responsibility for profitability, commercial performance, contract management, and financial accountability within a construction, engineering, infrastructure, or services environment?
Have you successfully identified, managed and mitigated commercial risks and opportunities while working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to achieve commercial objectives?

The Opportunity

Due to continued business growth and an expanding portfolio of projects, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading international organisation. Working closely with senior operational and finance teams, you will take ownership of commercial performance across the business, identifying opportunities to maximise profitability while effectively managing risk and contractual obligations.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Take ownership of commercial performance across designated business activities and contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Support the development and delivery of commercial strategies that drive sustainable business growth.
• Balance commercial opportunities with contractual obligations and operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Operations, and Health & Safety teams to achieve business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and dispute resolution activities where required.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Uphold and promote the organisation's values, ethics, integrity, health & safety standards, and corporate social responsibility commitments.
• Utilise digital systems and commercial management tools to monitor and improve commercial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial outcomes across the business.
• Lead, support and develop members of the commercial team.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead, Commercial Business Partner, or similar commercial role.
• Proven commercial awareness with a strong understanding of profitability, cost control, and financial performance.
• Experience managing commercial risks, opportunities, contracts, and business performance.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with commercial and financial information.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and constructively challenge where required.
• Experience working collaboratively with operational teams to deliver commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised approach.
• Proficiency with digital systems and commercial management tools.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a commercially focused business environment with financial or contractual accountability.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, facilities management, utilities, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of CONFIRM software.
• German skills.
• Experience working within an international organisation or group structure.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring commercial teams.
• Professional commercial qualifications or membership of a recognised industry body.

The setting for the role

This role offers a collaborative and commercially focused working environment where you will work closely with Finance, Operations, Health & Safety, and senior leadership teams. You'll be part of an organisation that values integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development, providing the opportunity to influence key business decisions while supporting the delivery of long‑term commercial success.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business