Commercial Manager

Overview

In this Commercial Manager role, you will oversee the commercial delivery of a capital projects programme for an Edinburgh-based infrastructure client. You will work with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to maintain strong commercial control, governance, and value for money. The position blends pre- and post-contract work, requiring proactive cost management, procurement input, and risk oversight. This is a client-side role offering exposure to high-profile projects and a structured, performance-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 10%
• Employer pension contribution up to 7%
• Private healthcare after 12 months
• Life assurance 3x salary
• 32 days annual leave
• Onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice across construction and infrastructure projects
• Support procurement strategy and contractor selection
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting
• Review valuations, variations and change control
• Contract administration and commercial governance
• Identify and manage commercial risk
• Monitor contractor performance and financial progress
• Assist tendering and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders
• Produce accurate commercial reports and recommendations
• Ensure delivery aligns with internal procedures and commercial best practice

Key requirements

• Background in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline
• Experience in construction, infrastructure or related environment
• Experience across pre- and post-contract stages
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management
• Strong cost management and financial reporting experience
• Confidence working with contractors, consultants and senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• MRICS qualification preferred
• Client-side experience advantageous but not essential

• communication
• negotiation
• attention to detail
• cost management
• financial reporting
• procurement strategy

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