Mott MacDonald
Project Commercial Manager
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Commercial Manager – Energy Networks
Location/s: Altrincham, Glasgow, London, York; UK Recruiter contact: Laura Kennedy
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About the Business Unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together, we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction, operations, decommissioning, repowering, and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
Overview of the Role
As our Energy Networks team continues to grow and take on new projects, we are looking for a Commercial Manager to contribute to high-profile defence and nuclear new build projects, playing a key role in their commercial success. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, inclusive team, helping to shape project initiatives while growing your career in an organisation that prioritises professional development.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead commercial risk management, identifying opportunities through strong commercial bidding and project management while ensuring compliance with company policies and directives
- Adopt a customer-focused approach, fostering relationships and continually developing commercial awareness
- Oversee commercial aspects of bids and project controls, ensuring financial and contractual integrity
- Provide strategic commercial input to Account Leaders on specific bids and projects, while supporting the General Manager on broader commercial matters, including overhead management
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Candidate Specification
Essential:
- Senior-level commercial experience in consultancy and/or contracting
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, working collaboratively across teams, including project professionals, business partners, and clients
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to set the standard and lead by example
- Experience in dispute management and handling commercial claims
- A track record of ensuring robust commercial governance throughout both bid management and project delivery phases
Desirable:
- Experience in the energy/utility sector
About Us
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.
Agile Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support a hybrid working policy that enhances your well-being and flexibility, enabling you and your manager to select the most effective working arrangement.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute freely. We advance equal opportunities and fair practices and encourage individual expression in the workplace.
Accessibility
If you need support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com. We will work with you to ensure accessibility throughout your application and interview.
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Employee pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
- Life assurance cover equity to 4x your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6x
- Income protection scheme providing financial support, absence guidance, and return-to-work assistance in cases of long-term illness or injury
- Flexible benefits, including additional life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, and will writing
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Employee Ownership
- Employees own shares in the business, ensuring shared success through annual and performance-based bonuses
- Senior roles offer a direct pathway to ownership from day one
- Connect directly with senior leadership to influence future strategy
Health and Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
- Health cash plan to cover everyday health costs and treatments
- Free support from menopause experts via Peppy for UK colleagues
- Comprehensive wellbeing program, including support for you and your family
Lifestyle
- 33–35 days paid holiday annually, with the option to adjust through flexible leave schemes
- Additional 10 days paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and cadet volunteers
- After 5 years, holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days
- Savings schemes and discounts from high-street retailers
Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
- 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- Shared parental leave matches maternity, with up to 24 weeks at full pay
- Additional five days leave (with two paid) for personal and caring responsibilities
- Support for military families balancing service life and career & wellbeing
Learning and Development
- Professional institution subscription included annually
- Opportunities for mentoring, training, and self-development to enhance both technical and soft skills
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
- Membership in Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, ethnicity, disability, and parenting/carers
- Recognised as Armed Forces Covenant signatories and MOD Gold Award holders, with a dedicated Armed Forces Network
- Opportunities to make a difference through our social outcomes program
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