Principal Project Commercial Manager in Glasgow

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you are surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

As our Energy Unit continues to grow, we are seeking a Contract Manager to join our team with a bias towards UK infrastructure consultancy contract management. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of commercial disciplines including contract reviews, contract advice, cross border delivery, disputes, claims, tax and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and non-disclosure agreements.
• Conduct commercial reviews to identify departures from our governance (which will be taught) and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate.
• Draft and update commercial guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations in key markets and jurisdictions.
• Assist Divisional Commercial Managers and other members of unit team. This may include leading on commercial risk management for our projects.
• Manage and resolution of claims supported by our internal Commercial and Legal functions.
• Support other Mott MacDonald functions in support of governance including liaison with the Legal Department, Ethics & Compliance, Data Protection and our Insurance teams.

Candidate Specification

Essential:

• Understanding of UK infrastructure contract law and use of standardised contracts (e.g. New Engineering Contract).
• Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law.
• Great analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team.
• Engineering or similar degree can be considered combined with relevant experience.

Desirable:

• Preferably relevant experience either in a large engineering or construction company.
• Experience in Utilities/Consultancy/Infrastructure.
• A proven track record of advising on contract matters across a range of jurisdictions is a distinct advantage.
• Experience of delivering contract reviews, drafting and negotiations.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

We believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing:

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Income protection and related support for long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share financial success with colleagues through bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership:

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Employees have a stake and a voice in our business, with performance bonuses connected to personal and group success.
• Career growth increases ownership stake, recognizing long-term impact and contribution.
• Direct channels to senior leadership to help shape our future.
• For senior roles, a direct pathway toward ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy for menopause support.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access.
• Salary flex options to extend health benefits to family.

Lifestyle:

• Minimum 33–35 days holiday per year, with holiday buy/sell options.
• Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Discounts and saving schemes for employees.

Enhanced family and carers leave:

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Additional leave for caring responsibilities, including paid days.

Learning and development:

• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-development.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes:

• Join groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers networks.
• Contribute to social outcomes in communities.