Principal Commercial Manager

Principal Commercial Manager

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Commercial Manager to join our Highways Technology Services portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, problem‑solving and developing others, while operating confidently in complex, high‑value environments.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, offering hybrid working.

You will support a high‑value, multi‑contract portfolio, playing a key role in delivery, growth and future expansion aligned to the decarbonisation of UK transport infrastructure.

What you will do:

• Lead all contractual and commercial activities across major frameworks and programmes, ensuring fair, transparent and ethical outcomes.
• Shape and evolve commercial strategy in line with Amey governance, legislation, the Freedom to Perform approach and climate‑resilient investment priorities.
• Provide visible, inclusive leadership — coaching and developing a diverse commercial team and creating a high‑performance environment where people feel supported, valued and heard.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to Transport Scotland, Operations, Finance, and the wider supply chain, building respectful and effective working relationships.
• Drive commercial best practice to maximise value, manage risk and maintain strong financial integrity, whilst stewarding public funds responsibly.
• Embed consistent and proportionate commercial processes that enable delivery rather than constrain it.
• Play a key role in work‑winning, mobilisation and delivery of complex programmes through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Champion inclusive behaviours, psychological safety and openness across all interactions.

What you will bring:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (or actively working towards chartership) with a relevant professional body.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience leading large, complex frameworks within public sector or regulated environments.
• A deep understanding of contractual forms, risk management and value delivery.
• A proven track record of developing commercial strategy and responsible stewardship of public funds.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing inclusive, high‑performing teams.
• Confidence operating within complex stakeholder environments, supported by excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative, clear and empathetic communication style.
• A personal commitment to safety, sustainability, climate resilience and ethical ways of working.
• Curiosity, openness to learning, and a strong sense of integrity and fairness.