Commercial Manager: Change & Value Delivery

Sir Robert Mcalpine; Saint-Priest-la-Plaine; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine seeks a Commercial Manager for Change Management on the Therme Manchester project, a £450m development near TraffordCity. The role focuses on commercial leadership across procurement, tendering, contract administration and variations, with NEC experience preferred.

You will shape commercial strategy, manage compensation events, resolve payment issues, and deputise for the Project Commercial Director as required, aiming to maximise value and minimise risk.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial management for major construction projects.
• Strong client-facing experience with outstanding negotiation and communication.
• Expert understanding of contract law, procurement, and financial management.
• Strategic thinker able to analyse complex financial data.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and CM/PM roles within construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, tendering, contract administration, and variations.
• Negotiate compensation events with clients while maintaining relationships.
• Resolve payment issues and disallowed costs.
• Support the Project Commercial Director when required.
• Minimise risk, analyse labour, plant and materials costs.
• Provide commercial insights from financial data.

Skills

Commercial management

Client-facing

Negotiation

Contract administration

Financial management

NEC contracts experience

Project commercial leadership

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine seeks a Commercial Manager for Change Management on the Therme Manchester project, a £450m development near TraffordCity. The role focuses on commercial leadership across procurement, tendering, contract administration and variations, with NEC experience preferred.

You will shape commercial strategy, manage compensation events, resolve payment issues, and deputise for the Project Commercial Director as required, aiming to maximise value and minimise risk.