Commercial Managers - National Opportunities - Bridgwater

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our UK practice, delivering commercial input on large-scale engineering construction projects across power, water, energy infrastructure and beyond. You will manage Target Cost, Earned Value, procurement strategies, and liaise with clients and supply chain to optimise value and risk.

The role offers smart working options, up to 40% remote, 25 days holiday and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic change management

Business awareness

Opportunity management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

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.

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

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…