Commercial Manager in Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Lead Commercial Strategy on High-Profile Projects with a Long-Term Contract Opportunity.

Our Client has a requirement for a Commercial Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow (Hybrid Working).

Role Purpose:
Provide commercial management across complex contracts and deliver commercial best practice throughout project lifecycles.
Lead commercial strategy, risk management, governance and contract compliance activities.
Support project delivery teams with expert commercial guidance to achieve business and contractual objectives.
Drive commercial performance while protecting business interests and managing contractual risk.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial expertise and guidance to project and commercial teams.
• Lead the commercial management of contracts, projects and bids.
• Develop and implement risk-based commercial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with commercial governance requirements and internal procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Support budget management, forecasting and commercial reporting activities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex commercial and contractual matters.
• Drive commercial awareness and best practice across project teams.
• Lead, mentor and develop commercial personnel, promoting consistency and continuous improvement.
• Provide commercial input into bid/no-bid decisions and support bid development activities.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of contract performance, commercial objectives and business targets.
• Promote a positive culture focused on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and professional development.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Extensive working knowledge of NEC4, preferably within the Professional Services Contract (PSC) framework.
• Strong commercial management experience across large, complex projects and contracts.
• Degree qualified in Law, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing commercial strategies.
• Experience managing commercial risk, governance and contractual compliance.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience providing commercial leadership on bids and contract delivery.
• Previous people management and team leadership experience.
• Ability to influence commercial outcomes and provide strategic commercial advice.
• Knowledge of NEC contract forms and their practical application within project delivery environments.
• Eligible to obtain or hold UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
• British National due to project security requirements.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Commercial Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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