Project Commercial Director

BAM UK & Ireland; Kilsyth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Living away allowance

Flexible working policy

Company car/car allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead major civil engineering projects across Scotland, with an approximate value of £500m.

The role includes responsibilities such as managing staff development and providing commercial input to project teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in large-scale infrastructure projects and possess a relevant degree or be working towards professional certification.

The position offers competitive benefits, including private healthcare, a company car allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record on large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in Joint Ventures.
• Member of a Professional Institution or working towards ICES.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Handle staff recruitment, development, and allocation.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams.
• Manage Project Commercial Managers for reporting.
• Support dispute identification and management.

Skills

Large-scale infrastructure project management

Joint Venture experience

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Commercial, Construction or Project Management

Job description

Building a Sustainable Tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Commercial Manager to join our growing team, delivering major civil engineering projects across Scotland. Our current projects are part of the energy infrastructure sector, focused on building new substations that support Scotland’s transition to net zero.

In this role, you will be responsible for two major infrastructure projects within the ASTI Framework with a combined value of approximately £500m in a supervisory/supporting role, sitting above project delivery reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Managers and Commercial Director.

The position requires flexibility to work across our area offices in Inverness and Kilsyth, as well as at various project sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communications with the Framework Director, Regional Commercial Manager, Commercial Director, project management and other associated disciplines, enhancing the profile of commercial services.
• Handle staff matters, including succession awareness, recruitment, development, attitude and behavioural issues, competency and retainment issues, and staff allocation.
• Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners and key supply chain management.
• Ensure audits are carried out and feedback is provided to the business.
• Provide commercial input to contacts with clients and, if necessary, client’s representatives.
• Provide commercial advice to the site team in connection with all project issues and give input to area commercial discussions/reviews.
• Participate in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy.
• Manage the Project Commercial Managers to ensure production of monthly cost and value reports, quarterly forecasts, and company‑tied costs.
• Obtain cash‑flow information and, alongside the Project Commercial Managers, present all reports.
• Support and input to dispute identification and management.
• Support and input during negotiation of insurance claims with the insurer’s representatives.
• Agree terms and engage legal and commercial consultants and monitor their accounts.
• Maintain contact with supply chain partners through contract vetting and input to contract documentation.
• Carry out sub‑contract document vetting and input to sub‑contract documentation.

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Manager with a proven track record on large‑scale infrastructure projects, ready for the next step up.
• Joint Venture experience.
• Member of a Professional Institution or working toward application of the ICES, or similar.
• Open collaborative approach and willingness to help and assist others.
• Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Living away allowance for working away from home.
• Flexible working policy.
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance.
• 8% matched pension contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• 26 days holiday.
• 2 wellbeing days.
• 1 volunteering day.
• Personal and professional development.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. We engineer vital infrastructure and construct high‑quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We welcome best talent regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Application Process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: [e-mail]. BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process; if at any time you feel you may need reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.