Commercial Manager

J Murphy & Sons; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Energy on the Yorkshire Green Project in Leeds/York. The role focuses on managing all commercial aspects, monitoring cost and value, and leading procurement and risk management to maximise project margins.

The ideal candidate is MRICS qualified with strong civil engineering/commercial experience and expert knowledge of NEC contracts. You will collaborate with the Project Director to drive programme controls and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Commercially astute with substantial experience 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 and liaise with stakeholders.
• Monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Manage contract changes, variations, and the early warning process.
• In conjunction with the Project Director, manage the project risk register and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
• Support the project commercial team on a daily basis.
• Oversee project procurement, ensuring commercial advantageous procurement for the business.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control and cash flow planning.
• Manage contractor’s cost weekly and relay cost performance to the construction team.
• Assist in management of the programme with the Project Director and Planning Manager.
• Continually seek to improve project performance commercially, including margin improvement and risk mitigation.
• Manage project controls including value, cost, production and supply chain.

Skills

Contract knowledge NEC

Project controls

Commercial acumen

Education

MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Energy on the Yorkshire Green Project in Leeds/York.

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 on the Yorkshire Green Project in Leeds/York.

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.

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