Commercial Manager
BAM UK & Ireland
Peterhead · posted 20 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Category
Management and Consultancy
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK & Ireland are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Commercial Manager who can strengthen our existing team on the large civil engineering project, the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
EGL2 project is a JV with Hitachi Energy (HEBAM) and 5-year project which will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission cable from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in England. This will be the longest HVDC Cable in the UK and the UKs single largest transmission project ever, providing enough power for 2 million UK homes.
Your team This role will be based at our Peterhead site
??????A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits
BAM operates a flexible working policy
Making Possible As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Maintain effective communications with the Framework Director, Regional Commercial Manager, project management and other associated disciplines and enhance the profile of commercial services
Be responsible for staff matters, which may include staff succession awareness, recruitment, development, attitude and behavioural issues, competency and retainment issues, and staff allocation
Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents
Ensure audits are carried out and feedback is provided to the business
Provide commercial input to contacts with clients, and if necessary, client's representatives
Provide commercial advice to the site team in connection with all project issues and provide input to area commercial discussions/reviews
Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
Ensure the production of monthly cost and value reports, quarterly forecasts, and company-tied costs. Obtain cash-flow information and present all reports
Provide input to dispute identification and management
Produce and negotiate insurance claims with the insurer's representatives
Agree terms and engage legal and commercial consultants and monitor their accounts
Maintain contact with supply chain partners through contract vetting and input to contract documentation
Carry out sub-contract document vetting and input to sub-contract documentation
What do you bring to the role? Successful experience as a Commercial Manager working with multiple projects and with a minimum of 4 years in this role
Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential)
Joint Venture experience
Member of a Professional Institution or working towards application of the ICES, or similar
Open collaborative approach and willing to help and assist those around you
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. xwzovoh Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
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If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
EGL2 project is a JV with Hitachi Energy (HEBAM) and 5-year project which will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission cable from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in England. This will be the longest HVDC Cable in the UK and the UKs single largest transmission project ever, providing enough power for 2 million UK homes.
Your team This role will be based at our Peterhead site
??????A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits
BAM operates a flexible working policy
Making Possible As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Maintain effective communications with the Framework Director, Regional Commercial Manager, project management and other associated disciplines and enhance the profile of commercial services
Be responsible for staff matters, which may include staff succession awareness, recruitment, development, attitude and behavioural issues, competency and retainment issues, and staff allocation
Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents
Ensure audits are carried out and feedback is provided to the business
Provide commercial input to contacts with clients, and if necessary, client's representatives
Provide commercial advice to the site team in connection with all project issues and provide input to area commercial discussions/reviews
Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
Ensure the production of monthly cost and value reports, quarterly forecasts, and company-tied costs. Obtain cash-flow information and present all reports
Provide input to dispute identification and management
Produce and negotiate insurance claims with the insurer's representatives
Agree terms and engage legal and commercial consultants and monitor their accounts
Maintain contact with supply chain partners through contract vetting and input to contract documentation
Carry out sub-contract document vetting and input to sub-contract documentation
What do you bring to the role? Successful experience as a Commercial Manager working with multiple projects and with a minimum of 4 years in this role
Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential)
Joint Venture experience
Member of a Professional Institution or working towards application of the ICES, or similar
Open collaborative approach and willing to help and assist those around you
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. xwzovoh Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.