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.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.

Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.

Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract such as NEC.

Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. 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. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Natacha Rainford on 07876009588 to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.