Commercial Manager (21541)

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.
  
  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.
  
  27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service


• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review


• Above market rate contributory pension scheme


• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus


• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus


• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations


• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc


About Murphy

Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy's inclusive culture.

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.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK