Senior Contracts & Commercial Lead – Civil Infrastructure

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited; Glasgow; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited in Glasgow seeks Head of Contracts to manage commercial and contractual elements of civil engineering projects, ensuring strong commercial footing and compliance across power, highways, utilities and infrastructure works.

You will lead contract negotiations, review tenders, manage risk, and support procurement, working with senior leaders and project teams to align commercial strategy with the company’s objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of major construction contract forms, including NEC, FIDIC, and SBBC, as well as associated subcontract formats.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering contracting, with a strong track record in senior commercial or contract management roles.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, tender review, procurement strategy, and commercial risk management.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Aufgaben

• Review tender-stage contracts and provide mark-ups for internal use.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.
• Identify commercial, contractual, and legal risks in tenders and live contracts and advise on mitigation.
• Support tender and construction procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of materials, services and subcontract works.
• Collaborate with Estimators, Bid Managers, Design Management Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors to ensure commercial alignment.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting the sector, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and agree LOIs for minor or enabling works packages.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Jobbeschreibung

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited in Glasgow seeks Head of Contracts to manage commercial and contractual elements of civil engineering projects, ensuring strong commercial footing and compliance across power, highways, utilities and infrastructure works.

You will lead contract negotiations, review tenders, manage risk, and support procurement, working with senior leaders and project teams to align commercial strategy with the company’s objectives.