Commercial Manager

Murphy; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Option to buy 2 extra days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market pension scheme

Private healthcare allowance

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join their team in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering strong commercial leadership across civil engineering and construction projects, with emphasis on NEC, FIDIC and Public Works contracts.

You will manage the commercial aspects, oversee procurement, cost/value reconciliation, risk management and programme support, while developing a high-performing commercial team and driving margin improvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor status or actively pursuing chartership.
• Significant experience in commercial roles within civil engineering/construction.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC and Public Works contracts.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Handle contract changes including variations and contractor claims; manage early warnings.
• Manage project risk register with Project Director and ensure timely mitigation.
• Lead and support the project commercial team daily.
• Oversee procurement to ensure commercial advantage.
• Maximise cash position including WIP control and cash flow improvements.
• Weekly review of contractor costs and communicate performance to construction team.
• Support programme management with Project Director and Planning Manager.
• Drive margin improvement and robust change control across the project.
• Oversee project controls including value, cost, production and supply chain.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Project controls

Procurement

NEC/FIDIC contracts

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (or working toward)

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join their team.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Commercial Manager

• Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Monthly Cost and Value Reconciliation reviews.
• Manage project contractual change including variations, contractor’s claims and the early warning process.
• In conjunction with the Project Director, manage the project risk register and ensure mitigation measures are reviewed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Manage and support the project commercial team on a daily basis.
• Oversee project procurement, ensuring commercial advantageous procurement for the business.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Manage contractor’s cost on a weekly basis, ensuring full understanding of all costs each week. Relaying cost performance information to the construction team to ensure project continually improves the estimated final margin.
• Along with the Project Director and Planning Manager, assist in management of the programme.
• Continually seek to improve the project performance commercially, including margin betterment, change control capture and avoidance of risks.
• Manage project controls including value, cost, production and supply chain.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Familiar with delivering civils engineering, mechanical and electrical or utilities projects.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor or working toward same.
• Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the civil engineering / construction industry.
• Experienced in the use of contracts such as NEC, FIDIC and Public Works Contracts.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

What you will get in return

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.