Commercial Managers - National Opportunities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team in Bridgwater. The role involves providing commercial input to various construction projects, managing budgets, and coordinating with commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale engineering projects such as power generation and a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying. This position offers flexible working options and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale engineering construction projects like power generation or water treatment.
• Proven track record in commercial management and construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial input to Value Engineering reviews.
• Manage preparation of Target Costs for Project Planning.
• Coordinate with Commercial teams to resolve programme issues.
• Oversee Earned Value Management preparation and review.
• Manage commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic change management

Business and Customer Awareness

Understanding economic factors in construction

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

But amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. As we continue to grow, we are always looking to connect with talented Commercial Managers across the UK to join us, and welcome applications from experienced Commercial Managers interested in current and future opportunities. The mission is to build for future generations—providing home‑grown energy, greater price stability, and abundant low‑carbon power. Aiming to lead the way in creating long-lasting social value, showing how effective collaboration can benefit communities locally, regionally and across the country.

What you’ll be doing

• Provides commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction
• Manage the preparation of Target Cost for Project Planning
• Coordinate with Commercial teams to ensure programme issues are identified
• Manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
• Manages Commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders
• Establish supply chain requirements and advise on alternative forms of contract and procurement arrangements
• Formulation of management plans for resource procurement
• Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including interpretation of specifications & preambles

Who we’re looking for

As a Commercial Manager, you will have experience working on large‑scale engineering construction projects such as power generation, water treatment, energy infrastructure, or nuclear decommissioning.

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent training and suitable experience
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB
• Understands how economic factors affect the construction industry
• Strong experience in strategic change management
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Effectively manages opportunities and threats

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?

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…