Power & Infrastructure Commercial Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Colchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Commercial Manager in Colchester to drive commercial performance on major power and infrastructure projects. You will lead commercial management, manage live subcontract packages, and coordinate change control, valuations and contractual obligations.

The role requires NEC experience, a Quantity Surveying degree (RICS desirable), and strong communication and risk-management skills to support project teams from award through delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing live subcontract packages under NEC contracts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying; RICS membership desirable but not essential.
• Experience on power, energy or infrastructure projects with long linear infra and/or HV experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage commercial risk while driving project performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of allocated project areas, ensuring cost, cash, margin and commercial targets are achieved.
• Manage live subcontract packages, including commercial performance, valuations, payments, change and contractual obligations.
• Draft, negotiate and close out subcontracts, claims and commercial agreements.
• Identify, price and manage change, ensuring an effective change control process is maintained.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and manage monthly cost reports, forecasts, contract reviews and BPR information.
• Support the establishment and ongoing management of project budgets from contract award.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors and consultants to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Proactively identify and communicate commercial risks, issues and opportunities to senior management.
• Lead, mentor and support the wider Commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Commercial Manager in Colchester to drive commercial performance on major power and infrastructure projects. You will lead commercial management, manage live subcontract packages, and coordinate change control, valuations and contractual obligations.

The role requires NEC experience, a Quantity Surveying degree (RICS desirable), and strong communication and risk-management skills to support project teams from award through delivery.