Balfour Beatty plc
Commercial Manager
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Commercial Manager
Due to continued growth and the progression into the next phase of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, Balfour Beatty Power T&D is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of the East Coast Part A contracts and help shape the commercial strategy for the upcoming LT455 Part B phase.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile programme at the heart of the UK's transition to Net Zero, supporting the reinforcement of Scotland's electricity network and enabling the integration of renewable energy across the country.
As a Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial function, develop and mentor a talented team, and play a pivotal role in delivering major infrastructure projects that will leave a lasting legacy.
As a Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of the commercial and financial performance of major infrastructure projects or portfolios, often valued at tens of millions of pounds.
You'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving commercial success, managing risk, supporting strategic decision-making and developing a high-performing commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
- Manage and develop the commercial team, providing leadership and mentorship
- Oversee target cost development, risk management and contract negotiation
- Lead monthly CVR reporting and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders
- Review tenders, estimates and contract documentation
- Manage supply chain strategy, procurement and commercial performance
- Handle compensation events, variations and disallowed costs
- Provide commercial input into value engineering and project strategy
- Ensure compliance with the Gated Business Lifecycle process (Gates 1–8)
- Support stakeholder engagement, including clients, partners and legal advisors
Essential
- Proven experience leading commercial activities on large infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and stakeholder management experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
- Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
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Desirable
- Experience within major power, utilities or infrastructure programmes
- Strategic mindset with experience managing change
- Ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects, developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that powers communities and strengthens economies.
As part of our Power Transmission & Distribution team, you'll help deliver the energy infrastructure required to support the UK's net zero ambitions while building a rewarding and flexible career.
Benefits
- Hybrid and smart working arrangements
- Flexible and part-time working opportunities
- Up to 40% remote working where the role allows
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Competitive pension scheme
- Share incentive plan
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Paid volunteering leave
- Recognition and reward schemes
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while enjoying flexibility, career progression and involvement in some of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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