Commercial Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Commercial Manager in Leeds to manage all commercial aspects of projects worth around £50 million. The role involves cost control, procurement, and risk management, requiring a Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent with significant experience in the Civil Engineering or Construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management role in Civil Engineering/Construction.
• Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract such as NEC.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Oversee project procurement for beneficial outcomes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Cost control

Risk management

Communication

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Job description

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.
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..