Commercial Manager at Bam Uk & Ireland in Kilsyth, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

cost reporting

cash flow

audit management

contract vetting

supply chain

commercial advice

Manage the Project Commercial Managers to ensure the production of monthly cost and value reports, quarterly forecasts, and company-tied costs.
Maintain effective communications with the Framework Director, Regional Commercial Manager, and Senior Commercial Manager, in addition to project management and other associated disciplines, and enhance the profile of commercial services
Maintain contact with supply chain partners through contract vetting and input to contract documentation
Obtain cash-flow information and, alongside the Project Commercial Managers, present all reports.
Ensure audits are carried out and feedback is provided to the business
Carry out sub-contract document vetting and input to sub-contract documentation
Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners, including key supply chain management
Provide commercial advice to the site team in connection with all project issues and provide input to area commercial discussions/reviews
Provide commercial input to contacts with clients, and if necessary, client's representatives
Provide support and input to dispute identification and management
Be responsible for staff matters, which may include staff succession awareness, recruitment, development, attitude and behavioural issues, competency and retainment issues, and staff allocation
Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
Provide support and input during negotiation of insurance claims with the insurer's representatives
Agree terms and engage legal and commercial consultants and monitor their accounts

Requirements

degree

4+ years

commercial manager

joint venture

collaboration

professional member

Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential)
Successful experience as a Commercial Manager working with multiple projects and with a minimum of 4 years in this role
Joint Venture experience
Open collaborative approach and willing to help and assist those around you
Member of a Professional Institution or working towards application of the ICES, or similar

Benefits

Personal and professional development
A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home, along with other package benefits
1 volunteering day
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
Private healthcare
8 % matched pension contributions
Life assurance
2 wellbeing days
26 days holiday
Competitive salary
BAM operates a flexible working policy

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1958

Year Established

Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.

€6.5b

Annual Revenue

Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.

13,200

Global Workforce

Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.

Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

2026 Target

Net-Zero Goal

Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.

40% Reduction

Emissions Drop

Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.

35% Social Value

Project Impact

Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.

5 Year A-Rating

CDP Recognition

Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.

Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)

Inclusion & Diversity

30% women by 2030

Gender Representation in Senior Management

Target for gender balance in leadership positions.

By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)

Articles

Our expertise – Construction

Our expertise – Civil Engineering

Ventures (full lifecycle services)

Careers – Join the BAM revolution

Role

Description

cost reporting

cash flow

audit management

contract vetting

supply chain

commercial advice

Manage the Project Commercial Managers to ensure the production of monthly cost and value reports, quarterly forecasts, and company-tied costs.
Maintain effective communications with the Framework Director, Regional Commercial Manager, and Senior Commercial Manager, in addition to project management and other associated disciplines, and enhance the profile of commercial services
Maintain contact with supply chain partners through contract vetting and input to contract documentation
Obtain cash-flow information and, alongside the Project Commercial Managers, present all reports.
Ensure audits are carried out and feedback is provided to the business
Carry out sub-contract document vetting and input to sub-contract documentation
Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners, including key supply chain management
Provide commercial advice to the site team in connection with all project issues and provide input to area commercial discussions/reviews
Provide commercial input to contacts with clients, and if necessary, client's representatives
Provide support and input to dispute identification and management
Be responsible for staff matters, which may include staff succession awareness, recruitment, development, attitude and behavioural issues, competency and retainment issues, and staff allocation
Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
Provide support and input during negotiation of insurance claims with the insurer's representatives
Agree terms and engage legal and commercial consultants and monitor their accounts

Requirements

degree

4+ years

commercial manager

joint venture

collaboration

professional member

Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential)
Successful experience as a Commercial Manager working with multiple projects and with a minimum of 4 years in this role
Joint Venture experience
Open collaborative approach and willing to help and assist those around you
Member of a Professional Institution or working towards application of the ICES, or similar

Benefits

Personal and professional development
A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home, along with other package benefits
1 volunteering day
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
Private healthcare
8 % matched pension contributions
Life assurance
2 wellbeing days
26 days holiday
Competitive salary
BAM operates a flexible working policy

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1958

Year Established

Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.

€6.5b

Annual Revenue

Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.

13,200

Global Workforce

Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.

Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

2026 Target

Net-Zero Goal

Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.

40% Reduction

Emissions Drop

Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.

35% Social Value

Project Impact

Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.

5 Year A-Rating

CDP Recognition

Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.

Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)

Inclusion & Diversity

30% women by 2030

Gender Representation in Senior Management

Target for gender balance in leadership positions.

By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)

Articles

Our expertise – Construction

Our expertise – Civil Engineering

Ventures (full lifecycle services)

Careers – Join the BAM revolution