Project Commercial Manager

About The Role

Job Title: Project Commercial Manager

Location: Argyll & Bute | Project / Site Based (Flexible Working Supported)

Company: Balfour Beatty – Scotland

Project: Argyll substations

Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to support delivery of the An Suidhe 275kV Substation in Argyll, a major transmission infrastructure project for SSEN Transmission. The role will sit within the project delivery team, responsible for the commercial management of the civils works package, supporting the successful construction of a new 275kV transmission substation and associated infrastructure.

The project is part of SSEN’s Argyll & Kintyre reinforcement programme, strengthening Scotland’s electricity network to support renewable energy and Net Zero ambitions. The An Suidhe project involves the construction of a new 275kV substation and enabling works in a rural Argyll location, including bulk earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations, control building, drainage, SuDS and environmental protection measures, access roads, hardstandings, crane pads and civils works to support 275kV overhead line connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of the civils package from mobilisation through to completion
• Managing contracts, procurement strategy and supply chain performance
• Preparing and agreeing target costs, forecasts and commercial reporting
• Managing risk, opportunity and change control across the civils works
• Leading CVRs, earned value and financial performance reporting
• Representing Balfour Beatty’s commercial position with the client and key stakeholders
• Supporting buildability and value engineering activities
• Managing and developing a project‑based commercial team
• Ensuring governance, compliance and best commercial practice are embedded

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Chartered or working towards RICS, ICES or CIOB
• Strong experience in civils‑heavy infrastructure projects (power, utilities, highways or major construction)
• Proven ability to manage live projects and lead commercial teams
• Confident working in a project‑based, site environment
• Knowledge of NEC or similar industry standard contracts
• CSCS card (Professional Qualified Person)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements supported
• Clear career progression and professional development
• Smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family‑friendly policies with 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more

Professional & Personal Development

We encourage employees to take control of their career and explore the roles that fit them best. Our 70:20:10 approach to development means we provide 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from peers and 10% formal training courses.

Diversity and Inclusion

Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We promote a culture where everyone can thrive and reach full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer, employ the Armed Forces, veterans and reservists, and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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