Commercial Manager: Major Civil & Nuclear Projects

Expanded; Leiston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Expanded Structures, the specialist reinforced concrete basement, substructure and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the team in Suffolk. You’ll be part of Sizewell C, a landmark project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years.

The role involves taking commercial responsibility across a major project section, managing subcontract packages, procurement, change, risk and commercial performance,

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
• RICS membership desirable.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Proven commercial management experience within direct delivery environments, ideally across major civil engineering, infrastructure, nuclear or power projects.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including major subcontract packages, change, risk and commercial performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Experience working on complex infrastructure or major civil works would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across your project section from pre-construction through to completion.
• Take responsibility for financial, contractual and commercial performance, including cost, forecasting, risk and opportunity.
• Manage major subcontract packages, including procurement, administration, change, accounts and claims.
• Lead change control and ensure commercial risks and opportunities are identified, managed and mitigated.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, contract reviews, BPR information and business planning inputs.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Maintain robust commercial governance, reporting and contract compliance.
• Identify and elevate issues that may impact project or business performance.
• Support continuous improvement and consistent commercial best practice.
• Provide guidance and support to the wider Commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Subcontract management

Cost forecasting

Risk & opportunities

Change management

Contract administration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Civil Engineering degree

Commercial Management degree

Job description

Expanded Structures, the specialist reinforced concrete basement, substructure and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the team in Suffolk. You’ll be part of Sizewell C, a landmark project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years.

The role involves taking commercial responsibility across a major project section, managing subcontract packages, procurement, change, risk and commercial performance,