AtkinsRéalis
Senior Commercial Manager
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Job Description
Overview
Shape the future of major infrastructure. Deliver projects that matter.
At AtkinsRéalis, our Complex Projects team is at the forefront of delivering some of the most challenging and high-profile infrastructure programmes across Scotland, the UK, and internationally. We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Senior Commercial Manager to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in driving successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of complex projects.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals on programmes spanning rail, transportation, energy, defence, utilities, aviation, and major public infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, support business growth, and help shape the commercial outcomes of projects that transform communities and economies.
We offer a flexible and collaborative working environment where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your career ambitions can thrive.
Based in Scotland, you'll contribute to regional opportunities while also supporting national and international commissions, providing unparalleled exposure to world-class clients and industry-leading projects.
Why Join Our Complex Projects Team?
- Work on some of the UK's and world's most prestigious infrastructure programmes.
- Play a leading role in Scotland's growing infrastructure investment programme.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regional, national, and international markets.
- Influence commercial strategy on high-value and complex projects.
- Enjoy genuine opportunities for career development.
- Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements within a highly supportive culture.
Your role
As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will be a trusted adviser to project teams and clients, providing senior commercial leadership across the project lifecycle.
You will:
- Lead commercial and contractual management activities across major infrastructure commissions.
- Provide strategic commercial advice to clients, project directors, and delivery teams.
- Apply expertise in NEC contracts and commercial governance to maximise project outcomes.
- Support the successful delivery of complex projects from business case through to completion.
- Develop strong client relationships and become a trusted commercial partner.
- Identify opportunities for growth whilst supporting business development initiatives across Scotland and the wider UK.
- Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and commercial strategies for major opportunities.
- Mentor and develop emerging commercial professionals, helping to build the next generation of talent.
- Collaborate with colleagues nationally and internationally to share best practice and deliver innovative solutions.
- Support financial performance, forecasting, and commercial reporting across project portfolios.
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About you
We are looking for an individual who combines commercial excellence with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience delivering commercial services on major infrastructure or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management best practice.
- Experience across sectors such as transportation, rail, highways, utilities, energy, defence, or major civil engineering schemes.
- Excellent stakeholder and client engagement skills.
- A proven ability to influence project outcomes and support strategic decision-making.
- Experience in managing risk, opportunity, and commercial governance on complex programmes.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing others.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, MCInstCES, or equivalent.
- A growth mindset and enthusiasm for working across regional, national, and international markets.
Your Career with AtkinsRéalis
This role offers more than just project delivery. It provides the opportunity to:
- Build your profile across one of the industry's most respected infrastructure consultancies.
- Work directly with senior leaders on market-leading projects.
- Develop expertise across multiple sectors and geographical regions.
- Contribute to Scotland's infrastructure ambitions while gaining exposure to international programmes.
- Progress your career within a business committed to investing in its people and future leaders.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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