Senior Commercial Manager - Power & Infrastructure Projects

Laing O'Rourke; Waltham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery on major infrastructure projects in Grimsby, including work on National Grid\'s Great Grid Partnership programme.

You will manage live subcontract packages under NEC contracts, drive commercial strategy, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

The role offers an opportunity to shape the UK\'s power network with a leading international contractor and develop a high-performing commercial team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing live subcontract packages under NEC contracts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying; RICS membership desirable.
• Experience working on power, energy or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major project, driving commercial strategy, performance and delivery.
• Manage live subcontract packages, overseeing commercial performance, change, valuations, payments, contractual obligations and final accounts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, administration, negotiation and account settlement.
• Drive effective change control, ensuring variations are identified, valued, negotiated and commercially recovered.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert contractual and commercial advice to project teams, clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead interim applications, valuations, payments, claims and commercial agreements, protecting contractual entitlements.
• Oversee commercial reporting, including contract reviews, cost forecasting and Business Plan Review (BPR) submissions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the wider Commercial team, providing guidance and support to Commercial Managers, Senior Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Build strong relationships and negotiate effectively with clients, subcontractors and consultants to achieve positive commercial outcomes.
• Ensure robust contract governance, risk management and commercial controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Subcontract management

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS membership (desirable)

Job description

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery on major infrastructure projects in Grimsby, including work on National Grid\'s Great Grid Partnership programme.

You will manage live subcontract packages under NEC contracts, drive commercial strategy, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

The role offers an opportunity to shape the UK\'s power network with a leading international contractor and develop a high-performing commercial team.