Commercial Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead all commercial activities on our major projects. You will liaise with stakeholders, manage cost/value, handle variations and contractor claims, and maintain risk registers to protect margins.

The role requires MRICS or equivalent, strong NEC contract knowledge, and solid project controls and procurement skills. You will drive cash flow and oversee the commercial team on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor MRICS or equivalent.
• Commercially astute with strong contract knowledge.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Monthly Cost and Value Reconciliation reviews.
• Handle project contractual changes including variations and claims.
• Maintain the project risk register and mitigation actions.
• Lead the commercial team on a daily basis.
• Oversee procurement to ensure commercially advantageous procurement.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP and cash flow improvement plans.
• Assist in programme management with the Project Director.
• Improve project performance through margin improvement and change control.
• Manage cost reporting and supply chain performance.

Skills

MRICS Chartered QS

Commercial awareness

NEC contracts knowledge

Project controls

Programming techniques

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Murphyis a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutionsto infrastructure sectors includingtransportation;natural resources; energy and water.Headquartered in London, Murphy hasa number of related businesses –Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering;Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel,tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around4,000engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’

- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.Visit www.murphygroup.comor follow us onLinkedIn,Facebook, InstagramandX: #MoretoMurphy

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 theestimated 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.

• 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.