Commercial Manager - Project Controls in Braintree

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution. In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works. Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

We are expanding our commercial team and are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to work alongside our project controls team.

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Ideally you'll have:

• A recognised CM with strong commercial awareness focused on profit and cash.
• Prior experience with CM or PM projects with NEC experience.
• Experience managing a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• Negotiation and agreement of compensation events with the client, whilst retaining relationships.
• The ability to resolve issues in respect of payment and disallowed costs.
• The capability to deputise for the Project Commercial Director as and when required.
• A keen approach to minimise risk, cost, and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant, and materials.
• Broad construction industry experience covering many sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations.

Your profile:

• Proven track record in commercial management for major construction projects.
• Strong client-facing experience, with outstanding negotiation and communication skills.
• Expert understanding of contract law, procurement, and financial management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex financial data and provide commercial insights.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and prior experience in CM or PM roles within the construction industry.

Rewards:

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer; even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you, especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.