Job Description

About the role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Commercial team as a Commercial Manager and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and become involved in some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the industry.
Location: Scotland, Aberdeenshire to Stirlingshire
Balfour Beatty Power is at the forefront of driving the UK's transition to Net Zero by reinforcing Scotland's energy network to secure community connections and support the integration of new wind power. We have exciting opportunities at all commercial levels to become involved in this once in a generation energy transition.
This is a hybrid role based at either Maxim Park (Motherwell) or Westhill (Aberdeenshire), with regular travel to current key site locations in Aberdeenshire and Stirlingshire and the flexibility to work from home, supported by Balfour Beatty's smart working policy.
Purpose of the role
Self-motivated Quantity Surveyor to be part of the Commercial Team delivering one of the largest infrastructure projects in Scotland.
Part of a team undertaking financial management of a major, complex project(s) or a number of projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds.
Developing and enhancing your skills in commercial awareness, client liaison and project management. Expand your understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and negotiation techniques.
What you'll be doing

• Collate costs in relation to infrastructure projects with experience of identifying commercial risks and opportunities in respect of their works.

• Optimise commercial performance through diligent cost control and value for money opportunities, whilst achieving the required standards and quality for our customers.

• Create and maintain commercial relationships to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Contract administration with both client and subcontractors

• Provide support and adherence for the Gated Business Lifecycle processes.

• Proactively drive career and personal development, including professional certification.

Who we're looking for

• You will have the following qualities/experience:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent.

• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards).

• Experience with key contracts such as NEC.

• Good communication skills.

• Great Teamwork / Role Mode.

• Leadership skills.

• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results).

• Business and Customer Awareness.

• Applies organisational aims & objectives.

• Identifies with the customer needs.

• Recognises opportunities & threats.

• Experience working on NEC 3 & 4 Contracts.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

• Competitive salary + car

• 37.5-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)

• Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions

• Family-friendly policies:

• 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave

• 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Professional development: Access to a broad range of learning opportunities, including qualifications

• Employee Assistance Programme for support and well-being

• Volunteering opportunities: Up to 2 days per year

• Part time applications welcome.

About us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
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