Commercial Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company is seeking a Commercial Manager. This role involves managing all commercial aspects of projects, conducting cost reviews, and overseeing procurement. Candidates should be a Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent, with extensive commercial experience in Civil Engineering. The position is based in Warrington, UK, offering a dynamic and impactful work environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Maximize cash position, including WIP control.
• Oversee project procurement for advantageous contracts.

Skills

Commercially astute

Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract

Understanding of programming techniques

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Job description

Murphy Murphy is 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 solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, energy, and water.

Headquartered in London, Murphy has a 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 around 4,000 engineers, 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.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X: #MoretoMurphy

A day in the life of a Murphy Commercial Manager

1. Manage all commercial aspects of the project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
2. Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
3. Manage project contractual changes, including variations, contractor’s claims, and the early warning process.
4. In conjunction with the Project Director, manage the project risk register and ensure mitigation measures are reviewed and implemented in a timely manner.
5. Manage and support the project commercial team daily.
6. Oversee project procurement, ensuring commercially advantageous procurement for the business.
7. Maximize cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production, and improvement plans.
8. Manage contractor’s costs weekly, ensuring full understanding of all costs and relaying cost performance information to the construction team to improve estimated final margin.
9. Assist in managing the programme along with the Project Director and Planning Manager.
10. Seek to continually improve project performance commercially, including margin improvement, change control capture, and risk avoidance.
11. 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 i.e., NEC, JCT, or FIDIC.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.