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Senior Commercial Manager - Contracts & Commercial Risk
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Job Opportunity: Commercial Manager (Pre Construction)
Location:
Glasgow
Type:
Permanent
Company:
Leading Civil Engineering Contractor
Reference:
J45754
Our client is one of Scotland's most established civil engineering contractors, delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.
As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a senior commercial leader who can provide contractual and commercial direction across a complex portfolio of projects and play a key role in supporting the continued success of the business.
This is not a traditional quantity surveying role.
The position is focused on contract management, commercial risk, governance, and supporting operational teams to ensure projects are set up for success from tender stage through to delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, influencing key commercial decisions and helping protect and strengthen the company's contractual position across its project portfolio.
This role is equivalent in seniority to a Head of Contracts position and would suit an experienced Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, or contracts specialist looking to take on a broader strategic role.
The Opportunity
- Provide commercial and contractual leadership across a portfolio of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts including NEC, FIDIC, and SBCC forms.
- Identify commercial, contractual, and legal risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
- Support tendering and pre-construction activities to ensure projects are established on a strong commercial footing.
- Lead commercial discussions with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Develop commercial governance, processes, and best practice across the business.
- Support claims management, contract change control, and dispute avoidance.
- Work closely with operational, commercial, and estimating teams to improve project performance and profitability.
- Provide guidance and support to senior leaders on contractual and commercial matters.
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What We're Looking For
We are interested in speaking with commercially minded leaders who have experience operating within a civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities contractor environment.
You Are Likely To Have
- Extensive commercial experience within a contractor environment.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and ideally FIDIC and/or SBCC.
- Experience negotiating contracts and managing commercial risk.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility across operational and commercial teams.
- A background in quantity surveying, commercial management, contracts management, or a related discipline.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and commercial decision-making.
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What's on Offer
- Senior leadership role within a highly respected Scottish contractor.
- Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and contractual governance.
- Involvement in some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure and energy projects.
- Long-term career prospects within a stable and growing business.
- Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply
To apply, please submit your most recent CV. For more information, contact Adam Rahma on 01786 446651.
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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