Commercial Manager - Stansted

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in direct project delivery?

Have you worked on major infrastructure, civil engineering or aviation projects?

Would you like to join a business delivering asignificant transformation programme at one of the UK's busiest airports?

If so, the opportunity below could be for you!

The Commercial Manager Opportunity:

Expanded Structures, the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the team on the Stansted Airport Transformation Project.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major enabling and infrastructure works as part of the airport's wider transformation programme. Working alongside project teams, clients and supply chain partners, you'll take commercial responsibility across your allocated project section from pre-construction through to completion.

What will the Commercial Manager role look like?

• Manage commercial activities across allocated project sections and work packages.
• Take responsibility for commercial performance, including cost, forecasting, risk and opportunity.
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration, change, accounts and claims.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, commercial forecasts, contract reviews and management information.
• Identify, price and manage change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project budget establishment and ongoing cost control.
• Maintain robust commercial governance and contract compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Commercial team.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Degree (or higher) qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
• RICS membership is desirable, though not essential.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Significant commercial management experience within direct delivery environments.
• Experience across major infrastructure, civil engineering or aviation projects is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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