Commercial Manager
Glasgow
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team based in Glasgow.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing all commercial aspects of projects and frameworks, ensuring robust commercial performance from pre-contract through to final account. You will play a key role in driving profitability, managing risk, and leading a high-performing commercial team across complex infrastructure projects.
Working closely with operational, design, and pre-construction teams, you will provide strategic commercial direction and ensure successful project delivery aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
As a Commercial Manager, you will:
- Lead and deliver the commercial strategy to maximise profitability and performance across projects
- Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of projects, including procurement, cost control, and reporting
- Provide commercial leadership and development to the wider commercial team
- Identify, analyse, and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Act as the key commercial point of contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with client commercial teams and key stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and corporate governance requirements
- Oversee accurate forecasting, cost value reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Assess and manage compensation events, claims, and contractual disputes
- Support pre-contract teams with tendering, pricing, and commercial input
- Implement and continually improve commercial processes, procedures, and best practices
- Contribute to business planning, performance monitoring, and senior leadership decision-making
- Drive a culture focused on collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement
- Ensure project teams are supported with clear commercial insight and guidance
- Lead on supply chain engagement, performance management, and commercial outcomes
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
- Extensive experience in commercial management of high-value infrastructure or construction projects
- Proven ability to manage complex and long-term contracts
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial frameworks
- Demonstrable experience managing commercial teams and developing talent
- Experience in procurement, financial management, and contract administration
- Proven track record in managing disputes, claims, and commercial negotiations
- Strong understanding of construction processes and project lifecycle
- Experience working with and managing supply chain partners on large-scale projects
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Highly effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative approach, with a focus on teamwork and delivery
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and governance
- Ability to remain effective in complex, fast-paced, and challenging environments
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences — including those returning to work, seeking flexible arrangements, or transferring skills from adjacent project controls roles.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or need this information in a more accessible format, just let us know. We are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for every applicant.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive planning and engineering community that values:
✅ Inclusion, respect and collaboration
✅ Professional development and progression
✅ Knowledge sharing and learning
✅ Opportunities to shape how projects are planned and delivered
✅ A culture of continuous improvement
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Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
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