Commercial Manager - Margam

Laing O'Rourke; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O\'Rourke in South Wales is recruiting a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on the Margam & Port Talbot Substations project for National Grid, a major power infrastructure initiative. You will manage costs, forecasting, risks and change control, oversee subcontract procurement and contract reviews, and work with clients and supply chain partners from bid through delivery.

The role offers exposure to a high-profile infrastructure program and a pathway to develop broader

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
• RICS membership is desirable, though not essential.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Significant commercial management experience within direct delivery environments, ideally across power, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including subcontract packages, change, risk and commercial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial activities across allocated project sections and work packages.
• Taking responsibility for commercial performance, including cost, forecasting, risk and opportunity.
• Managing subcontract procurement, administration, change, accounts and claims.
• Monthly cost reporting, commercial forecasting and management reporting.
• Identifying, pricing and managing change control processes.
• Advising project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Producing contract reviews, BPR information and business planning inputs.
• Supporting project budget establishment and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the Commercial team.

Job description

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in direct project delivery?

Have you worked on power, infrastructure or civil engineering projects?

Would you like to join a company that supports your development and encourages further education and training?

If so, the opportunity below could be for you!

The Commercial Manager Opportunity:

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

You'll be joining our team delivering the Margam & Port Talbot Substations project for National Grid, a major power infrastructure programme supporting the electrification of Tata Steel's operations and the transition to greener steel production.

The project includes the expansion of the existing Margam 275kV substation, a new substation at the Tata Steel site and the associated infrastructure connecting the two facilities. Laing O'Rourke is delivering the works as principal contractor, working closely with National Grid and project partners.

This is an opportunity to take commercial responsibility across a significant power infrastructure project, working alongside project teams, clients and supply chain partners throughout the project lifecycle.

What will the Commercial Manager role look like?

• Managing commercial activities across allocated project sections and work packages.
• Taking responsibility for commercial performance, including cost, forecasting, risk and opportunity.
• Managing subcontract procurement, administration, change, accounts and claims.
• Monthly cost reporting, commercial forecasting and management reporting.
• Identifying, pricing and managing change control processes.
• Advising project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Producing contract reviews, BPR information and business planning inputs.
• Supporting project budget establishment and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the Commercial team.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Degree (or higher) qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
• RICS membership is desirable, though not essential.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Significant commercial management experience within direct delivery environments, ideally across power, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including subcontract packages, change, risk and commercial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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