Commercial Manager – Power & Infrastructure Projects

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

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