Commercial Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market pension

Life assurance

Healthcare / health screening

Maternity/paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Canteen facilities

Professional development

Retail discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities for energy projects, based in Kentish Town with travel to sites across Greater London. The role focuses on cost control, procurement, risk management and stakeholder liaison to maximise project margin.

You will be part of a busy commercial team, supporting the Project Director and delivering value through strong contract management and commercial governance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in Civil Engineering / Construction.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Energy based in Kentish Town with travel to various sites across Greater London.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries

- ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Energy based in Kentish Town with travel to various sites across Greater London.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries

- ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

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 role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.

- Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract such as NEC.

- Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

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 is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum 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 £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK