Commercial Manager

Murphy Group; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial aspects of projects at the St Fergus Gas Terminal. This role requires managing stakeholder relationships, conducting monthly reconciliations, and ensuring procurement aligns with business needs. Candidates should possess substantial commercial experience in the Civil Engineering sector and be Chartered Quantity Surveyors (MRICS). Offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Professional development investment

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Substantial experience within a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.
• Ability to manage all commercial aspects and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with project controls and financial performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliations.
• Oversee project procurement for commercial advantage.

Skills

Commercially astute with substantial experience

Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC)

Understanding of programming techniques and project controls

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with Natural Resources at the St Fergus Gas Terminal for National Gas.
Ideally woud live locally or 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. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

A day in the life of a Murphy Commercial Manager

• 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 theestimated 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.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

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.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801960464 to discuss in more detail.

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