Commercial Manager

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.   Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.   Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.  #MoreToMurphy Commercial Manager; Location: Norfolk.  Murphy is currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our award-winning Energy team in Norfolk. Murphy is currently undertaking a six-year project, installing HV cable onshore, as part of an offshore wind project. The project is of national significance and one of the largest offshore wind projects in the world. The project comprises 60km of linear ducts and cables from Happisburgh to Necton. It is a challenging, high-profile project, providing a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.  The role will be site based, working out of our Aylsham office Monday to Friday. Reporting into the Senior Commercial Manager, the Commercial Manager will lead an established team within the Energy Business Unit. What you will be doing  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.    Who we are looking for: 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 including FIDIC.   Understanding of programming techniques and project controls. Substantial post qualification experience