Commercial Manager - Power & Infrastructure Projects (Essex)

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

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Commercial Manager in Essex to support the National Grid's Great Grid Partnership programme. This role involves managing commercial activities across projects from pre-construction to completion and requires strong knowledge of NEC contracts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in power or major infrastructure projects, exceptional communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. Join us in delivering essential UK energy infrastructure projects beyond 2030.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience in power or major infrastructure projects.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical approach to managing risk and improving commercial outcomes.
• RICS membership (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial activities across your project section from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, clients, and project teams to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Supporting strong financial, contractual, and commercial management to help achieve project objectives.
• Preparing monthly cost reports, contract reviews, BPR information, and business planning inputs.
• Managing subcontract drafting, administration, and settlement of accounts and claims.
• Overseeing change control processes and ensuring effective risk and opportunity management.
• Providing contractual and commercial advice to project teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement and encouraging best practice across operations.
• Supporting the development of colleagues within the commercial team.
• Ensuring contract documentation is properly completed and compliant prior to project commencement.

Skills

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Experience in power or major infrastructure projects

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Practical approach to managing risk

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Commercial Manager in Essex to support the National Grid's Great Grid Partnership programme. This role involves managing commercial activities across projects from pre-construction to completion and requires strong knowledge of NEC contracts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in power or major infrastructure projects, exceptional communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. Join us in delivering essential UK energy infrastructure projects beyond 2030.