Lead Commercial Manager – Major Bridge Delivery

Expanded; Leiston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Expanded Structures, the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting a Commercial Manager for a major bridge project in East Suffolk.

You will manage commercial activities across the project from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating with subcontractors, clients and project teams to ensure successful delivery and robust financial control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
• RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and their practical use.
• Experience in direct delivery environments across project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels.

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.
• Highlighting and escalating risks or issues that may affect project or business performance.

Skills

NEC contracts

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Direct delivery

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Civil Engineering degree

Commercial Management degree

Job description

Expanded Structures, the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting a Commercial Manager for a major bridge project in East Suffolk.

You will manage commercial activities across the project from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating with subcontractors, clients and project teams to ensure successful delivery and robust financial control.