Change Commercial Manager

Sir Robert Mcalpine; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking an experienced Change Commercial Manager to deliver the commercial outcomes of the Therme Manchester project in TraffordCity, Manchester. This role focuses on profit, cash, procurement, tendering and contract administration within a high-profile development.

Ideal candidates will have proven CM/PM experience on large schemes, strong client-facing and negotiation skills, and a solid grasp of NEC contracts, procurement, and financial management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial management for major construction projects.
• Strong client-facing experience with negotiation and communication skills.
• Expert understanding of contract law, procurement, and financial management.
• Strategic thinker capable of analyzing complex financial data and providing insights.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and CM/PM roles in construction.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract packages to final account.
• Negotiate and agree compensation events with the client, maintaining relationships.
• Resolve payment issues and disallowed costs as they arise.
• Deputise for the Project Commercial Director when required.
• Minimise risk, cost and maximise value through cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Apply broad construction industry experience across sectors in commercial roles.

Skills

Commercial management

Client-facing experience

Negotiation

Contract law understanding

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as Construction Manager for Therme Manchester, the UK's first urban wellbeing resort, located at TraffordCity.

The £450m development is one of the most significant construction projects currently underway in the North West. The project will create a major new destination combining thermal pools, indoor and outdoor water experiences, botanical gardens, wellbeing facilities, immersive art and family attractions. Construction is underway, with completion scheduled for the end of 2028.

We are looking for an experienced Change Commercial Manager to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of this complex and technically challenging project.

Why join us?

Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium, and award-winning new Bloomberg building.

After celebrating our 150th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Commercial Manager role - Change Management

• be a recognised CM with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash
• have prior experience with CM or PM projects with NEC experience.
• have experience managing a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• Negotiation and agreement of compensation events with the client, whilst retaining relationships is essential.
• Resolve issues in respect of payment and disallowed costs.
• Deputise for the Project Commercial Director as and when required.
• be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction industry experiences covering many and various sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations

Your profile

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

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.