Senior Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for HV/Sub Station projects in Scotland. This role involves overseeing all commercial aspects of the framework, ensuring contract compliance and risk mitigation, and leading a team to drive performance. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment with key responsibilities across contract administration and strategic input throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree requirement in Quantity Surveying or construction-related subject.
• Experience in major infrastructure projects with NEC3/4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function ensuring contractual and financial performance.
• Oversee contract administration and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Prepare reports to senior leadership and client representatives.

Skills

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Budget management

Team management

Cost forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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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.