Senior Power & Infrastructure Commercial Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager for major power infrastructure projects in Doncaster. The role covers commercial and QS activities, NEC contract management and robust cost reporting to support delivery of high-profile UK energy works.

You will bring a degree in Quantity Surveying, NEC experience and a strong track record in large-scale infrastructure. Email [e-mail] for interview arrangements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline; RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
• Experience managing subcontract packages under NEC contracts.
• A background in power, energy, utilities or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify and manage contractual risks and opportunities.
• Effective communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with project teams to support successful commercial and operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and quantity surveying activities across allocated work packages or project areas.
• Leading the commercial administration and management of subcontract packages under NEC contracts.
• Managing valuations, interim applications, payment certifications and subcontract agreements.
• Overseeing subcontract performance, change control, payments and contractual obligations.
• Preparing monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial performance updates.
• Managing and negotiating claims, variations and final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and protecting project performance.
• Advising project teams on contractual matters, commercial strategy and risk management.
• Supporting project budgets, contract reviews and business performance reporting.
• Building effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Providing guidance and support to junior commercial team members, where appropriate.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager for major power infrastructure projects in Doncaster. The role covers commercial and QS activities, NEC contract management and robust cost reporting to support delivery of high-profile UK energy works.

You will bring a degree in Quantity Surveying, NEC experience and a strong track record in large-scale infrastructure. Email [e-mail] for interview arrangements.