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Wood Transmission and Distribution is seeking an established Senior Commercial Manager to join our growing business. As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are at the forefront of net zero 2050 with a secured workstream for years to come. The Senior Commercial Manager opportunity provides flexibility as a hybrid role, working between home, and ideally our Glasgow or Aberdeen office, with occasional site visits. Alternatively, we can consider a remote based working from home option with the flexibility to travel on a needs basis.

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The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be delivering the business’ portfolio of projects in Scotland, driving commercial success and managing project risks by enhancing service offerings, fostering team expertise, ensuring compliance with policies, resolving disputes, implementing effective governance, overseeing the tender process, directing contract activities throughout their lifecycle, and aligning commercial strategies with business unit objectives.

This role is perfect for an established Senior Commercial Manager from a civils or construction background with experience of delivering large projects, managing the tender process and overseeing a team delivering a portfolio of projects of various sizes. The preferred candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Studies, alongside substantial relevant experience, including proven experience in leadership roles, expertise in contract administration and negotiations, a commitment to corporate values, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will also possess extensive EPC experience, demonstrating independence, proactivity, and strong leadership in managing large-scale projects, and will oversee delivery of overhead line and underground cable construction contracts with our clients SSE and Scottish Power.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

You will be managing the commercial delivery of some of Wood Transmission and Distribution Ltd’s largest EPC contracts on a fixed price and target cost models based on NEC forms of contract, ensuring performance and returns for Wood. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support our growing workload and contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. This is your chance to be involved with a growing sector with future team growth and be part of determining strategy for the successful bidding and delivery of future projects.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession