Senior Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Scotland seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead a major power supply upgrade project for Scottish Power and SSE. This hybrid role requires oversight of commercial aspects and effective contract management to ensure project delivery aligns with strategic objectives. The candidate must possess experience in major infrastructure projects and will engage with various stakeholders across the Central belt.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC 3/4 contract forms.
• Based in Scotland, with regular Glasgow office presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across the Scottish Power framework.
• Oversee contract administration, including NEC3/4 or other relevant contract forms.
• Ensure accurate cost forecasting and budget management.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Mitigation

Budgetary Control

Client Relations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction-based subject

Job description

Job Description

Senior Commercial Manager

Leading major projects in Scotland within the Power supply upgrade for Scottish Power & SSE

Location: - Glasgow (Central Belt focus)

Salary: £100,000 basic + £7,000 Car allowance + Bonus + Package

Hybrid working with 2-3 days from home and 2-3 days in the Glasgow office, but travel may be required to client sites for meetings.

Role Description

The Resolute Group is working in partnership with a Tier 1 contractor to identify and secure a Senior Commercial Manager to take the lead on HV / Sub Station projects in the Scottish / Central belt region.

The successful candidate will oversee all commercial aspects of the framework, ensuring robust contract management, effective risk mitigation, budgetary control, and compliance with client requirements. This is a key leadership role, interfacing with internal project teams and external stakeholders to deliver value and performance in line with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial function across the Scottish Power framework, ensuring contractual and financial performance.
• Provide strategic commercial input across all phases of delivery – from tender through to final account.
• Oversee contract administration, including NEC3/4 or other relevant contract forms.
• Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff.
• Monitor, control, and report on commercial risk and opportunities across projects.
• Ensure accurate cost forecasting, cash flow, and budget management.
• Lead commercial negotiations and client interactions, ensuring positive outcomes for all parties.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and client representatives.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree – Minimum requirement in Quantity Surveying or Construction-based subject.
• Major Infrastructure project experience, delivering NEC 3/4 forms of contract.
• Scottish based as you will be in Glasgow 2-3 days a week with meetings across the Central belt.

PLEASE NOTE

You must be living (Or willing to relocate) and working in Scotland to be considered for this position.

If you are interested in this position please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or contact The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.