Are you one of those rare people who have operational oversight of a project and make the numbers stack up?
A highly successful, family‑run specialist concrete/civil engineering contractor is looking for a 'Project & Commercial Manager' to take ownership of live projects across Scotland. Working closely with the senior team, you’ll blend hands‑on operational control with commercial and financial responsibility, making sure each job is delivered safely, on programme – and profitably.
This is not a corporate, “one person per task” environment. It will suit someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up, taking accountability and getting things done in a lean, tight‑knit team.
The opportunity
- Take day‑to‑day responsibility for a portfolio of reinforced concrete / civils packages, from pre‑start through to final account.
- Work directly with the directors and regional leads, helping to free them up to focus on strategic growth and key client relationships.
- Lead planning, resourcing and delivery on site while owning the commercial picture: costs, value, change, margin and cash.
- Play a key role as the business continues to grow both its specialist subcontract offering and a selective pipeline of main‑contracting projects.
What you’ll be doing
- Planning and delivering live projects: programming works, coordinating labour, plant and materials, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery on site.
- Taking full commercial ownership of your jobs: putting together estimates, setting up budgets, tracking costs and value, and managing change.
- Working closely with main contractors and clients across Scotland, building strong relationships and protecting the company’s reputation.
- Leading and supporting site teams, ensuring quality, safety and productivity targets are met.
- Preparing and reviewing monthly CVRs, cashflow and forecasts to ensure projects hit or exceed margin expectations.
- Supporting tenders and negotiations for new work, particularly where your operational insight can de‑risk delivery and improve profitability.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a blended operational / commercial role – e.g. Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Commercially‑minded Site/Project Manager – with a civils / concrete / structures background.
- Track record of delivering projects for specialist contractors or mid‑sized civils businesses.
- Comfortable both on site and at the laptop: able to read drawings, plan work and lead teams, but also to put estimates together, manage costs and “make money on a job”.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial mechanisms (variations, compensation events, forecasts, final accounts).
- A “get it done” mindset – happy to muck in where needed, take ownership and work in a lean, no‑nonsense culture rather than a large corporate structure.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with site teams, clients, and main contractors.
What’s on offer
- A competitive salary in the £65,000 – £80,000+ range plus car / allowance and benefits, depending on experience.
- Direct access to decision‑makers in a stable, family‑run business with a strong reputation in the Scottish civils and energy markets.
- The chance to shape your own role as the business grows.
- Varied projects across Scotland – from infrastructure and energy to complex concrete structures – with a contractor that is selective about the work it takes on.
If you’re an operationally strong manager with genuine commercial acumen – and you’d rather have real responsibility in a tight‑knit team than be another cog in a major contractor – we’d like to hear from you.
Apply in confidence or get in touch for an informal discussion.