Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: To Be Confirmed

Salary: Competitive

Join Altrad – Shaping the Future of Critical Infrastructure!

At Altrad, we are a leading provider of infrastructure services, transforming the nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a leading organisation operating at the forefront of the nuclear defence industry.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in the commercial delivery and procurement of major infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in NEC4 forms of contract.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing commercial strategy, governance, risk management, and contract administration across complex, high-value programmes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, supporting business growth, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects from pre-contract through to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all commercial activities across major infrastructure and engineering projects within the nuclear defence sector
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support business objectives, project delivery, and long-term growth
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, including pre-contract, procurement, contract award, and project execution
• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, ensuring effective commercial governance and compliance across projects
• Lead tendering, bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and commercial decision-making processes
• Drive robust cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure commercial performance targets are achieved
• Provide strategic commercial advice and guidance to senior stakeholders, project teams, and business leadership

Key Requirements:

Candidates should have significant experience in commercial management within major infrastructure, engineering, defence, nuclear, or construction environments, with a proven ability to lead commercial functions on complex, high-value programmes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial management principles
• Proven experience leading commercial teams and managing commercial delivery across large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience developing and implementing commercial and procurement strategies within complex project environments
• A strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, change control, risk management, and contract administration
• The ability to interpret complex technical and contractual information and provide commercially sound solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CICES, or equivalent is desirable

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear defence sector
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation, safety, and excellence

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

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