Commercial Manager
- Location:
-
Scotland
- Sector:
- Aerospace & Defence
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- ,
- Reference:
- SK/R/091981
Role
Take the lead on high-value NEC4 contracts and drive commercial performance across complex projects.
Our Client has a requirement for a Commercial Manager (NEC4 / PSC), who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow (hybrid working).
Role Purpose:
- Provide effective commercial management of assigned contracts in line with best practice methodologies and governance requirements
- Lead on commercial strategy, risk management, and contract performance
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Provide commercial expertise and guidance to project teams and commercial staff
- Act as Commercial Lead across contracts, projects, and bids
- Support development and delivery of risk-based commercial strategies
- Drive commercial performance as part of the wider project team
- Act as escalation point for high-risk and complex commercial issues
- Ensure compliance with commercial governance and internal processes
- Support budget management and contribute to P&L reporting
- Identify and escalate key commercial risks and issues
- Deliver accurate commercial reporting to support decision-making
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships
- Promote commercial best practice across teams
- Mentor and develop team members to improve commercial capability
- Lead and manage direct reports, ensuring effective communication and performance
- Plan and organise resources to meet project and client requirements
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Essential:
- Degree qualified (Law, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience)
- Significant commercial experience managing large, complex contracts and bids
- Strong background in commercial strategy and change initiatives
- Proven experience providing commercial input into bids and contract delivery
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrable people management experience
- Extensive knowledge of NEC4, ideally Professional Services Contract (PSC)
Desirable:
- Experience collaborating across multiple business units
- Track record of developing commercial capability within teams
Benefits:
- 12-month contract opportunity
- Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days onsite)
- Opportunity to lead on complex, high-value NEC4 contracts
- Exposure to strategic commercial decision-making
- Collaborative and professional working environment
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Commercial Manager looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
