Commercial Manager - Motherwell

Balfour Beatty; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to lead the commercial activities for a high-impact healthcare infrastructure project in Scotland. Based initially in Motherwell, you will oversee financial strategies from tender to completion, ensuring compliance and managing risk effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant memberships, and strong commercial management experience. The role offers a flexible working environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Smart working with flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structures-focused roles within the construction sector.
• Qualified Commercial Manager with necessary educational background.
• Skilled in financial performance and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for the project.
• Manage risk and procurement relationships.
• Mentor and lead commercial teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiations

Cost reporting

Managing commercial teams

Strong understanding of NEC contracts

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

About the role

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Job details

• Job Title: Commercial Manager
• Initial Location: Maxim Park, Euro Central - Motherwell (Pre-Construction) then moving to site based at New Lochaber Hospital, Fort William
• Project Type: Healthcare Infrastructure
• Company: Balfour Beatty Group
• About Us: Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure in the Highlands

Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for delivering high‑impact construction projects? Join Balfour Beatty as a Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in one of Scotland's most exciting new developments - the New Lochaber Hospital in Fort William.

Starting from our Maxim office, you'll lead commercial activities during the tender and pre‑construction phase. Upon contract award, you'll transition to a site‑based role, where you'll manage the commercial delivery of the project on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for the project from tender to completion
• Prepare and review estimates, tender submissions and contract negotiations
• Drive financial performance, cost control and value engineering initiatives
• Manage risk, procurement, supply chain relationships and commercial reporting
• Act as a mentor and leader to commercial staff, championing professional development
• Ensure compliance with governance, GMCEs and Balfour Beatty's Cultural Framework

Qualifications

• A qualified Commercial Manager with a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
• Proven experience in structures‑focused roles within the construction sector
• Skilled in managing commercial teams, contract negotiations and cost reporting
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, procurement strategies and digital tools

Why Join Us?

At Balfour Beatty, we Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference, and Value Everyone. You'll be empowered to grow your career while making a tangible difference to communities across the Highlands.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

Professional Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 learning approach means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit our diversity and inclusion page.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employment Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Contact

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland. You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section.