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NRL Ltd; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave (incl. holidays)

Pension 9%

Private medical

Income protection

Training & Development

Job summary

NRL Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee cost management and contractual governance on a major project in Grangemouth with hybrid working. The role suits someone with a strong EPC background, who can drive risk management and ensure compliance across all commercial activities.

We offer long-term career development and a competitive benefits package including substantial annual leave, a strong pension contribution, private medical cover and income protection.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in Project Planning, Estimating and Cost Control.
• Senior commercial role experience in EPC environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering interfaces and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities including estimating, cost management, planning and contracts management.
• Supervise and support contract teams including Estimating, Cost and Planning personnel.
• Coordinate and elevate all commercial and contractual matters for governance approvals.
• Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with norms, delegation of authority and internal standards.
• Oversee planning and scheduling practices, including Work Breakdown Structures and coding.
• Review project controls and schedule reports, applying lessons learned to improve outcomes.
• Manage reporting requirements and lead functional reviews with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Cost control

Risk management

Contract governance

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Planning software

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee cost management and contractual governance on a major project based in Grangemouth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) background who thrives on managing risk and ensuring compliance across all commercial activities. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking organisation offering long‑term career development and an attractive benefits package.

Negotiable

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• 9% employer pension contribution (plus 5% employee contribution via salary exchange)
• Private medical cover
• Income protection (75% of salary for up to 2 years due to long‑term illness)
• Training & Development: On-the-job training and ongoing external development opportunities

Location and Working Pattern

Grangemouth | Hybrid working available

Client Overview

Our client is a well‑established engineering services and solutions provider, committed to delivering safe and sustainable projects across the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, covering estimating, cost management, planning and contracts management
• Supervise and support contract teams including Estimating, Cost and Planning personnel
• Coordinate and elevate all commercial and contractual matters for approval in line with governance processes
• Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions where required
• Ensure compliance with agreed norms, delegation of authority and internal standards across all contract activities
• Oversee planning and scheduling practices, including Work Breakdown Structures and coding
• Review project controls and schedule reports, applying lessons learned to improve outcomes
• Manage reporting requirements and lead functional reviews with senior stakeholders

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience within Project Planning, Estimating and Cost Control
• Previous experience in a similar senior commercial role within EPC environments
• Strong understanding of engineering discipline interfaces, project management and construction
• Proficiency with planning software
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with business systems implementation and process optimisation
• Previous experience within oil & gas, renewables or related engineering sectors

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.