Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Commercial Manager for the St Fergus Gas Terminal in the UK. The role involves managing all commercial aspects of projects, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and maximizing the project's financial performance. Ideal candidates will possess MRICS accreditation and substantial civil engineering experience, particularly with NEC contracts. The role requires onsite presence for a minimum of three days a week.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.
• Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract like NEC.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain stakeholder liaison.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Manage project contractual changes including variations and claims.
• Review and implement project risk mitigation measures.
• Oversee project procurement for advantageous commercial terms.
• Maximize cash position, including WIP control.
• Manage contractor costs weekly and relay cost performance to the construction team.
• Assist in management of the project programme alongside the Project Director.
• Continuously seek to improve project performance and avoid risks.

Skills

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Commercial awareness in Civil Engineering

Expertise in Standard Forms of Contract such as NEC

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Natural Resources at the St Fergus Gas Terminal for National Gas. Ideally would live locally or be happy to spend a minimum of 3 days a week onsite.

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.

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.