Commercial Manager – Airport Transformation

Laing O'Rourke; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for the Stansted Airport Transformation Project. You will lead commercial activities across project sections, manage forecasts and change, and guide subcontract procurement and contract administration to deliver the programme.

Working alongside project teams and clients, you will ensure governance and cost control while building strong stakeholder relationships and supporting junior team members throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
• Strong knowledge and application of NEC contracts.
• Significant commercial management experience in direct delivery environments.
• Experience on major infrastructure, civil engineering or aviation projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across allocated project sections and work packages.
• Take responsibility for commercial performance, including cost, forecasting, risk and opportunity.
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration, change, accounts and claims.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, commercial forecasts, contract reviews and management information.
• Identify, price and manage change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project budget establishment and ongoing cost control.
• Maintain robust commercial governance and contract compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost forecasting

Change management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering or Commercial Management

Job description

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for the Stansted Airport Transformation Project. You will lead commercial activities across project sections, manage forecasts and change, and guide subcontract procurement and contract administration to deliver the programme.

Working alongside project teams and clients, you will ensure governance and cost control while building strong stakeholder relationships and supporting junior team members throughout the lifecycle.