Senior Commercial Manager
Location: Inverness
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?
The Role:
We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to take full responsibility for the commercial delivery of a £70m energy project involving new cable installation and substation works for SSEN. This is a significant, multi-year scheme that will progress through a two-stage process of design and construction.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading all commercial aspects of the project, from pre-construction through delivery.
- Taking ownership of cost management, forecasting, reporting and financial controls in line with NEC Option E requirements.
- Developing and managing a high-performing commercial team, providing leadership, support and guidance.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders to ensure successful collaboration throughout the project.
- Ensuring commercial risks and opportunities are actively managed in line with company processes.
- Supporting business area leadership by contributing commercial expertise across other projects where required.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in the energy sector (preferred), ideally on large infrastructure projects.
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience of NEC Option E contracts (essential).
- Proven ability to manage and develop a commercial team.
- Strong track record of delivering major projects (£50m+) through both design and construction phases.
- Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and sustain long-term relationships.
- Strong financial management, reporting and governance expertise.
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile project, with long-term delivery over the next two to three years, offering both challenge and career progression within Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
What's 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
- Annual bonus 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 our 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.