Head of Commercial - Scotland

Aureos; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Head of Commercial for the Power Systems & Renewables Scotland Division. You will lead the commercial function across projects, drive governance, manage a team, and develop procurement strategies while maintaining strong client relationships to deliver value and growth. The role focuses on profitability, contract compliance and risk management within Scotland.

Qualifications

• Leadership, communication and decision-making skills required.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-value projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and other standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the business and oversee governance throughout the project lifecycle, including tender and framework bids.
• Manage and develop the commercial team with leadership, support and mentoring.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor management activities.
• Manage project cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Ensure effective management of variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Support contract administration and ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, design and planning teams to maximise project performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior project and business stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Construction Management

Job description

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

Job Summary

As the Head of Commercial for the Power Systems & Renewables Scotland Division at Aureos, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial success and strategic growth within the division. You will lead a team of commercial professionals, overseeing all commercial aspects of projects within the Power Systems & Renewables sector. You will be responsible for maximising profitability, mitigating risks, and ensuring contractual compliance while fostering strong client relationships and driving business development initiatives.

Job Description

• Leading the commercial management of the business and ensuring robust governance throughout the project lifecycle, including tender and framework bids
• Managing and developing the commercial team, providing leadership, support and mentoring
• Overseeing procurement strategies and subcontractor management activities
• Managing project cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow and commercial performance
• Ensuring effective management of variations, change control and commercial risk
• Supporting contract administration and ensuring contractual compliance
• Working closely with operational, design and planning teams to maximise project performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Providing commercial insight and reporting to senior project and business stakeholders

Essential

• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Track record of managing complex, high-value projects and programmes.
• Contractual knowledge, including NEC and other industry-standard forms of contract.
• Experience leading commercial teams and driving business performance.

Desirable

• Chartered status (MRICS, FCICES or equivalent).

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.