Commercial Manager

Overview

As Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial function across a portfolio of significant residential developments, ensuring robust financial control and risk management. You will shape strategic commercial direction from pre-construction through final account, working with operational teams and senior leadership. You’ll drive profitability, procurement strategies, and subcontractor management while mentoring a high-performing commercial team. This role offers impact across Scotland’s Central Belt with a market-leading contractor known for quality, collaboration and long-term client relationships.

Pay / Benefits

• Exceptional basic salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive car allowance or company vehicle
• Attractive bonus structure
• Pension and private healthcare benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across multiple live projects
• Manage project profitability and financial performance
• Oversee procurement strategy and subcontractor management
• Drive cost control, forecasting and reporting processes
• Manage contractual and commercial risks
• Negotiate and agree subcontract and client accounts
• Provide commercial leadership to project delivery teams
• Mentor and manage Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Support the wider business through accurate commercial reporting and decision-making

Key requirements

• Extensive commercial leadership experience within the construction sector
• Strong contractual knowledge and commercial acumen
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proactive and strategic approach to commercial decision-making
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline (preferred)

• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Commercial leadership
• Contractual knowledge
• Risk management

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