Commercial Manager

Thetrupgrade; Baildon, Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial aspects of a significant project in Leeds. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with substantial experience in civil engineering, specifically in contracts and risk management. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including holidays, pension plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus and salary review

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Investment in professional development

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commercial management within Civil Engineering/Construction.
• Previous contracting experience ideally in rail.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of works or a project worth circa £50 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Oversee project procurement and cost management.
• Continuously seek to improve project performance commercially.

Skills

Commercially astute

Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract

Understanding of programming techniques

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Managerto work with Transportation on the TRUe project in Leeds

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

A day in the life of a Murphy Commercial Manager:

• Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Monthly Cost and Value Reconciliation reviews.
• Manage project contractual change including variations, contractor’s claims and the early warning process.
• In conjunction with the Project Director, manage the project risk register and ensure mitigation measures are reviewed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Manage and support the project commercial team on a daily basis.
• Oversee project procurement, ensuring commercial advantageous procurement for the business.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Manage contractor’s cost on a weekly basis, ensuring full understanding of all costs each week. Relaying cost performance information to the construction team to ensure project continually improves the estimated final margin.
• Along with the Project Director and Planning Manager, assist in management of the programme.
• Continually seek to improve the project performance commercially, including margin betterment, change control capture and avoidance of risks.
• Manage project controls including value, cost, production and supply chain.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial management role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry
• Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract such as NEC
• Previous contracting experience , ideally in rail
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls
• Previous experience of man-management and responsibility for a large portfolio of works or a large project circa £50 million..
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy isformally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.

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