Commercial Manager - Oxford Pandemic Science

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to lead a significant vaccine research center project in Oxford. This role requires a blend of project management expertise and a strong background in commercial management within the construction sector. As the Commercial Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the project's commercial aspects, ensuring effective cost control and risk management while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. This opportunity not only offers a chance to work on a high-profile project but also supports your professional development through further education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference in the science and research field, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large projects or sections of projects.
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial responsibilities for a project or section.
• Negotiate with clients and subcontractors to achieve project results.
• Prepare monthly contract review reports and manage risks.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Commercial Manager - Oxford Pandemic Science, Oxford

Client:

Laing O'Rourke

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Commercial Manager with science and research project experience or an interest in this sector? Do you live local to Oxford 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:

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting a Commercial Manager to join our dynamic team on a £100mp new build vaccine research centre in Oxford.

What will the role Commercial Role 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.