Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at value everyone.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found on our wesbite.
About the role
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 an exciting opportunity for a Project Commercial Director to lead and oversee the Commercial function for the Skye Reinforcement Project .
This critical leadership role will ensure sustainable growth in revenue while mitigating commercial risks. As Commercial Director, you will manage and direct a large team, taking responsibility for all commercial activities across the project.
This is a hybrid role based at Maxim Park (Motherwell), with regular travel to two key site locations—near Fort Augustus and the Isle of Skye—and the flexibility to work from home, supported by Balfour Beatty’s smart working policy.
What you'll be doing
* Ensure adherence to the company’s governance framework, driving continuous improvement, including adopting LEAN principles and digital innovations.
* Take ownership of key contract elements, including cost, value, margin, risk, and cash flow, and conduct reviews of forecasts and major subcontractor accounts.
* Lead commercial negotiations with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders, providing strategic support to contract staff as required.
* Foster innovation and collaboration with suppliers to secure competitive advantages across contracts.
* Manage and deploy commercial resources effectively, including recruitment, training, and leadership of the commercial team.
* Lead commercial and financial project reviews, providing insight and direction to support business objectives.
* Oversee training and development programs to build future competencies and professional growth within the team.
* Champion Balfour Beatty’s values in all interactions and decisions.
Who we're looking for
* Proven experience managing large, complex infrastructure projects.
* A confident, empathetic leader who empowers, influences, and inspires teams across all organisational levels.
* Strategic thinker with political astuteness and strong business and customer awareness.
* BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
* Membership or Fellowship of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards).
* CSCS Card (Professionally Qualified Person).
* Experience with NEC contracts is highly desirable.
Why work for us
Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.
* Competitive Salary
* 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Company car
* Hybrid working
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
* Employee assistance programme
* Up to 2 days volunteering per year
About us
Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at value everyone.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found on our wesbite.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .