Commercial Manager - Motherwell

Balfour Beatty; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee the New Lochaber Hospital project. Based in Motherwell, you'll lead commercial activities from tendering to project completion, ensuring financial performance and team management. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and proven experience in the construction sector.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Qualified Commercial Manager with a relevant degree.
• Proven experience within the construction sector.
• Skilled in financial performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy from tender to completion.
• Prepare estimates and manage contract negotiations.
• Drive financial performance and manage procurement.

Skills

Commercial strategy leadership

Contract negotiations

Cost control

Managing commercial teams

Understanding of NEC contracts

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB

Job description

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About the role

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

Who we're looking for

• 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.

Professional and personal 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* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

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

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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...

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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 'Employer 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]