Senior Commercial Manager - Construction & M&E Projects

Emtec Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Training and development

Wellness programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Group in Dundee is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our projects across the region. You’ll own contracts, manage variations and final accounts, and provide practical contractual guidance to project teams and clients.

The role requires strong NEC knowledge, visibility across payments, and the ability to forecast cash flow while safeguarding margins. A UK driving licence and membership in RICS/CIOB/CICES are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within construction.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing contracts, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong numerical, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be preferred.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous.
• Experience within M&E or building services would be particularly beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial ownership of multiple projects across the region.
• Supporting the commercial strategy in line with wider business objectives.
• Providing practical contractual advice, and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Managing applications for payment, variations, contractual notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims.
• Leading final account negotiations and ensuring commercial opportunities are fully captured.
• Managing subcontractor agreements, variations and payment processes.
• Producing monthly cost and value reports and supporting accurate financial forecasting.
• Maintaining effective cash management and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Contract management

NEC contracts knowledge

Financial reporting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emtec Group in Dundee is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our projects across the region. You’ll own contracts, manage variations and final accounts, and provide practical contractual guidance to project teams and clients.

The role requires strong NEC knowledge, visibility across payments, and the ability to forecast cash flow while safeguarding margins. A UK driving licence and membership in RICS/CIOB/CICES are advantageous.