Property Commercial Manager

SGN; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6%/12%

Enhanced maternity leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

SGN is seeking an experienced commercial professional to manage the performance of property, land, construction and estates contracts in a hybrid, full-time role in Glasgow. You will support acquisitions, leases, easements and land rights, while building strong relationships with advisers and suppliers to ensure value-for-money outcomes.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance and Operational teams to drive successful project

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and contract governance.
• Strong knowledge of property, land, infrastructure, construction, or professional services contracts.
• Proven ability to manage risk and deliver value-for-money outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual performance of SGN's property, land, construction and estates contracts.
• Provide commercial support for acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, land rights, and related activities.
• Build and manage relationships with property consultants, valuers, contractors and advisers.
• Support procurement, mobilisation, supplier performance and governance across property contracts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and construction delivery risks across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Property, Legal, Finance and Operational teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Risk management

Supplier management

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPS / RICS / NEC accreditation or degree-level education

Job description

Farringdon, Glasgow | £57.8k - £69.4k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full-time | Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

REQ 6080

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute…

• Manage the commercial and contractual performance of SGN's property, land, construction and estates contracts, ensuring value for money, effective governance and robust risk management.
• Provide commercial support across property acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, servitudes, land rights, compensation matters and construction-related activities.
• Build and manage relationships with property consultants, land agents, valuers, contractors, legal advisers and other specialist service providers.
• Support procurement, mobilisation, supplier performance management and governance activities across property and construction-related contracts.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial, contractual and construction delivery risks across the property portfolio.
• Partner with Property, Legal, Finance, Operational Delivery teams to support successful project delivery and commercial outcomes.

What You Will Need

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, contract management or a similar commercial role.
• Knowledge of property, land, infrastructure, construction, utilities or professional services contracts.
• Strong commercial, financial and risk management skills, with the ability to manage complex contractual and construction-related issues.
• Experience managing supplier and contractor performance and building effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive value-for-money outcomes.
• A relevant qualification such as CIPS, RICS, NEC accreditation, degree-level education or equivalent commercial experience is desirable.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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