Commercial Manager - Buckinghamshire

Laing O'Rourke; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is hiring a Commercial Manager for its division in Buckinghamshire. The role involves sole commercial responsibility for projects, managing accounts, and leading teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and experience managing substantial project areas, along with RICS membership aspirations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline.
• Member of RICS or working towards MRICS status.
• Experience delivering or managing large projects (approx. £25m).

Responsibilities

• Sole commercial responsibility for a project or section of a project.
• Management and settlement of subcontractors' accounts.
• Preparation of monthly contract review reports.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

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Commercial Manager - Buckinghamshire, Edgcott

Client:

Laing O'Rourke

Location:

Edgcott, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Commercial Manager with MOJ/MOD experience? Do you live local to Buckinghamshire or are you happy to stay away in the week? Can you reduce cost and risk but maintain great value? Would you like a company to support your development and encourage further education and training? If the answer is yes, then the opportunity below is for you!

The opportunity

Expanded Structures are the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke and are currently recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the team.

What will the role of Commercial Manager look like?

• Sole commercial responsibility for a project or a section of a project.
• Ensure interim applications for payment and certifications are issued and agreed.
• Management, administration and settlement of subcontractors' accounts, including accountability for those delegated to your team.
• Preparation and management of claims.
• The flexible management of staff to provide an effective commercial service for the business.
• Leadership of the commercial team; including identifying and communicating development & training needs, appraisal, retention of staff and assisting in
• Negotiating with client's representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships.
• Advise on contractual implications of intended courses of action and manage commercial risks within the project or projects.
• Ensure preparation of monthly contract review reports, communicate key risk, opportunity and change with transparency, in a timely manner and issue of weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) information.
• For the project(s) you are responsible for, ensure the contractual chain between head contract and supply chain is established and maintained.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts information and contractual and commercial input into Project Execution Plan.
• Establish from Contract award the project “budget to build” in a timely manner.
• Ensure that appropriate methods are in place to identify change and implement change control process and agreement in a timely manner.
• Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement.
• Provide contractual and commercial support to work winning.
• When appointed, undertake the integrated role of package manager on a project.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Autonomously delivered a large project and/or managed an area (£25m) of a larger project.
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management)
• Member of RICS or working towards achieving MRICS status.