Senior Commercial Manager

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee a commercial team and manage a large contract in the energy sector. The role includes responsibilities for risk management, collaboration with operational staff, and monthly reporting processes. Candidates should possess strong management skills, industry knowledge, and commercial expertise. This position offers various benefits including generous holidays, flexible working options, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Mentoring programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate teams toward high standards.
• Experience in commercial management for subcontractor procurement.
• Knowledge and experience in the energy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a commercial team.
• Hold full commercial responsibility for a large contract.
• Collaborate with operational teams for timely reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Lead major project delivery.

Skills

Self-driven and results-oriented

Strong management skills

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Solid understanding of the construction industry

Skilled in negotiation and diplomacy

Proficient in managing monthly reporting processes

Commercial management expertise

Knowledge in dispute resolution

Tools

COINS software

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Senior Commercial Manager to join our team on the Scottish Power DWNO Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a commercial team, ensuring effective leadership and development.
• Hold full commercial responsibility for controls on a large Option E / C contract.
• Collaborate with operational teams to deliver accurate and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client’s commercial team.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Lead major project delivery under NEC Option C contract arrangements.
• Report into senior management meetings, both internally and externally
• Support development and management of a large-scale commercial team.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Self‑driven and results‑oriented, with a positive outlook and growth mindset
• Strong management skills with the ability to motivate teams toward high standards of compliance.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills; capable of handling multiple projects without compromising quality.
• Solid understanding of the construction industry; overhead lines experience desirable but not essential.
• Proven ability to ensure standards and specifications are consistently met.
• Skilled in working with senior management to define and achieve project and operational targets.
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills; able to present sound business cases to senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing monthly reporting processes, including cost value reporting (CVR)
• Experience using COINS software.
• Commercial management expertise in subcontractor procurement, valuations, and final accounts
• Capable of setting up and managing direct labour, plant, and materials on projects.
• Knowledge and experience in dispute resolution
• Preferred experience in the energy sector.

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.