Commercial Manager

Overview

Job Title
:
Commercial Manager

Initial Location
:
Maxim Park, Euro Central - Motherwell (Pre-Construction) then moving to site based at New Lochaber Hospital, Fort William

Project Type
:
Healthcare Infrastructure

Company
:
Balfour Beatty Group

Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure in the Highlands

Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for delivering high-impact construction projects? Join Balfour Beatty as a Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in one of Scotland’s most exciting new developments – the New Lochaber Hospital in Fort William. Starting from our Maxim office
, you’ll lead commercial activities during the tender and pre-construction phase. Upon contract award, you’ll transition to a site-based role
, where you’ll manage the commercial delivery of the project on the ground.

• Lead the commercial strategy for the project from tender to completion
• Prepare and review estimates, tender submissions, and contract negotiations
• Drive financial performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives
• Manage risk, procurement, supply chain relationships, and commercial reporting
• Act as a mentor and leader to commercial staff, championing professional development
• Ensure compliance with governance, GMCEs, and Balfour Beatty’s Cultural Framework

• A qualified Commercial Manager with a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
• Proven experience in structures-focused roles within the construction sector
• Skilled in managing commercial teams, contract negotiations, and cost reporting
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, procurement strategies, and digital tools

At Balfour Beatty, we Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference, and Value Everyone
. You’ll be empowered to grow your career while making a tangible difference to communities across the Highlands.

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

• 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to  You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section.

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…

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

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