Commercial Manager in Wigan

Overview

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Natural Resources at the St Fergus Gas Terminal for National Gas. Ideally the candidate would live locally or be happy to spend a minimum of 3 days a week onsite.

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner, which includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

Responsibilities

• 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 commercially advantageous procurement for the business.
• Maximise the 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 the project continually improves the estimated final margin.
• Assist in management of the programme with the Project Director and Planning Manager.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.