Commercial Manager, M&E Construction – 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

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.