Commercial Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee project commercial aspects for the MCPD Compressor Project. This role involves managing contractual changes, procurement, and stakeholder liaison. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in civil engineering projects and is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent. This position requires travel to project sites, primarily in St Fergus and Stone Cross.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a commercial management role in Civil Engineering/Construction.
• Previous contracting experience, ideally in oil and gas.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of works or a project circa £50 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Oversee project procurement and manage contractual changes.

Skills

Commercially astute

Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract

Understanding of programming techniques and project controls

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with the Natural Resources Team to deliver the MCPD Compressor Project at St Fergus for National Gas. Can be based at St Fergus (AB42 3EP) or from Stone Cross (WA3 3JD) with travel to site.

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

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.

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Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent (or working towards)
• 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 oil and gas
• 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.
• Must be happy to travel