About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Commercial team as a Commercial Manager and you’ll deliver complex work that really
matters to our business and become involved in some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the industry. Locations: Fort Augustus and Isle of Skye
Purpose of the role:

• Responsible for the financial management of a major, complex project(s) or a number of projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds.
• Integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.
• Experienced individuals who have risen through the ranks of the industry and their role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain.
• Proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership. They will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation.
• Track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.

What you'll be doing

As a Commercial Manager, you'll have the following accountabilities;

• Provides commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction
• To support the review tenders, including estimates, cost data and contract reviews
• To manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project, including the associated risks
• Manage the preparation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
• To be able to report and explain the commercial progress to senior divisional staff
• Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
• Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts
• Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles
• Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions
• Management of disallowed cost
• Overseas & gives advice on training & development including professional
• Involvement with Schools & Universities to promote BB as a potential employer and to support sponsored students.

Who we're looking for

• An organised, innovative and creative Senior Commercial Manager with in-depth knowledge and experience of working on Projects and Portfolio’s
• Leading on collating costs and maximising value on a large project or portfolio of projects
• Leading on and embedding a mindset within the team of financial and commercial control within a project(s)
• Demonstration of Strategic Change Management
• In-depth knowledge and experience of procuring and managing supply chain
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan to ensure continuous personal and professional development
• Already in possession of or working towards professional accreditation
• Proactively develop, mentor and coach immediate and wider team members to ensure development of talent and succession within the team
• Demonstration of working to deadlines including effective delegation, working efficiently and to a high standard
• Excellent communication skills with all internal and external stakeholders
• Keen interest and experience in infrastructure projects
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed (achievement focus)
• Proactively manage opportunities, risks and threats
• MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too.

You'll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UKs most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit our Balfour Beatty website. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. Asa Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: our website. We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process.