Group Commercial Manager - VR/31733

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Group Commercial Manager in Aberdeen to safeguard commercial interests and manage contract management across the business. The successful candidate will lead contract negotiations, support internal teams, and mitigate commercial risks. Ideal candidates have a strong background in commercial management within engineering and are familiar with industry-standard contract forms like LOGIC and FIDIC.

Qualifications

• Background in commercial or contracts management within engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard contract forms, including LOGIC, FIDIC, and NEC.
• Confident negotiator delivering commercially focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and management of contracts with customers and subcontractors.
• Conduct reviews at tender stage, assess risks and qualifications.
• Provide commercial advice to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Job description

An opportunity to join an engineering services business supporting clients in the energy sector. Working across multiple divisions, the company delivers technical solutions for complex projects. As Group Commercial Manager, you’ll lead commercial governance and contract management across the business, safeguarding commercial interests, managing risk and supporting internal teams to drive effective negotiations and strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the review, negotiation and management of customer and subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance with company principles and policies.
• Conducting contractual and commercial reviews at tender stage, providing risk assessments and qualifications.
• Preparing and maintaining contract summaries, approval documentation and project handover packs.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks in collaboration with Sales and Project Teams.
• Maintaining registers covering liabilities, NDAs, bonds, guarantees and warranties.
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to internal stakeholders.
• Supporting and coaching internal teams to strengthen contract management and risk awareness.
• Negotiating back-to-back terms and framework agreements with subcontractors.
• Supporting project teams post-award, managing variations, disputes and performance obligations.
• Contributing to commercial strategies that support business objectives and strengthen commercial performance.
• Working with finance to provide accurate project reporting for management and board meetings.

About You

• Background in commercial or contracts management within engineering, fabrication or site services.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard contract forms, including LOGIC, FIDIC and NEC.
• Confident negotiator with the ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and capable of working independently.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is beneficial.
• Experience across oil and gas, renewables or heavy engineering sectors is advantageous.