Commercial Manager

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they’re an

opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Commercial

team as a Commercial Manager and you’ll deliver complex work that really

matters to our business and become involved in some of the biggest infrastructure

projects in the industry.

Location: Aberdeen /Inverness. 

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for the financial management of a major, complex project(s) or a

number of projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts

and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of

pounds.
Integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key

responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each

project.
Experienced individuals who have risen through the ranks of the industry and

their role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement,

financial reporting and managing the supply chain.
Proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and

team leadership. They will also have an extensive understanding of the

construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation.
Track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be

themselves a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a

mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming

professionally qualified.
Senior Commercial management of a large infrastructure project or a portfolio

of projects

What you'll be doing

As a Commercial Manager, you'll have the following accountabilities;

Provides commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of

construction
To support the review tenders, including estimates, cost data and contract reviews
To manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project, including the associated

risks
Manage the preparation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
To be able to report and explain the commercial progress to senior divisional staff
Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts
Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles
Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions
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versees & gives advice on training & development including professional
Involvement with Schools & Universities to promote BB as a potential employer and to support sponsored students.

Who we're looking for

An organised, innovative and creative Senior Commercial Manager with in-

depth knowledge and experience of working on Projects and Portfolio’s
Leading on collating costs and maximising value on a large project or portfolio

of projects
Leading on and embedding a mindset within the team of financial and

commercial control within a project(s)
Demonstration of Strategic Change Management
In-depth knowledge and experience of procuring and managing supply chain
Maintain a Personal Development Plan to ensure continuous personal and

professional development
Already in possession of or working towards professional accreditation
Proactively develop, mentor and coach immediate and wider team members to

ensure development of talent and succession within the team
Demonstration of working to deadlines including effective delegation, working

efficiently and to a high standard
Excellent communication skills with all internal and external stakeholders
Keen interest and experience in infrastructure projects
Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed (achievement focus)
Proactively manage opportunities, risks and threats
MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

About us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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