Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Water & Wastewater

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a well-established organisation operating within the water and wastewater infrastructure sector.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, overseeing contractual obligations, financial performance, cost control and commercial risk.

Working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially successful while maintaining strong contractual and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

  • Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting and financial performance.

  • Manage contractual obligations and ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements.

  • Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and potential liabilities.

  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and account management.

  • Manage variations, compensation events, change control and final accounts.

  • Provide commercial support and guidance to Project Managers and operational teams.

  • Monitor project performance, ensuring financial targets and margins are achieved.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

  • Produce regular commercial reports and provide financial updates to senior management.

  • Support commercial strategy and identify opportunities to improve project profitability.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

  • Background within civil engineering, utilities or the water and wastewater sector.

  • Strong understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.

  • Experience managing project finances, commercial risk and contractual matters.

  • Previous experience managing subcontractors, variations and final accounts.

  • Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills.

  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive financial performance.

  • Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key commercial position within an established infrastructure business, working across a strong pipeline of water and wastewater projects.

You will have the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, support project delivery teams and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the business.