Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager

Location: Inverness, Scotland

Type: Project Contract

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Manager to join our growing team in Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the commercial and financial management of major construction projects, ensuring all works are delivered in line with budget, programme, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams, clients, architects, suppliers, and contractors to manage the commercial aspects of the construction project through to completion.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage project costs, ensuring commercial performance is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Identify and procure the most suitable suppliers and subcontractors based on project requirements, budgets, and programme demands.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring all costs are accurately tracked and reported while maintaining financial accountability across projects.
• Work closely with architects and design teams to identify required resources, materials, and commercial solutions for construction works.
• Oversee one major project or multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all commercial objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members as part of the wider project delivery team.
• Monitor project programmes and coordinate with Quantity Surveying and CCS teams to ensure accurate commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare and manage procurement schedules, health & safety documentation, and quality reporting in line with company procedures.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports for senior management, including project progress updates and commercial performance reporting to the Operations Director and Board.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with contractual obligations, company standards, and industry regulations.
• Utilise strong organisational and multitasking skills to effectively manage competing priorities across multiple live projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry.
• Strong experience delivering commercial, industrial & residential construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts (NEC), cost management, procurement, and commercial reporting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously within a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities.
• Excellent reporting, budgeting, and commercial forecasting skills.
• Experience with project monitoring systems, procurement scheduling, and quality assurance processes.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nigg

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-05-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English