Commercial Manager

Job title:

Commercial Manager

Company

Sir Robert McAlpine

Job description

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.Why join us?Since 1869 we’ve worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow – right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium, and award-winning new Bloomberg building.After celebrating our 150th anniversary, we’re looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain’s future heritage with us.The Commercial Manager role – Change ManagementIdeally you’ll;

• be a recognised CM with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash
• have prior experience with CM or PM projects with NEC experience.
• have 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 is essential.
• Resolve issues in respect of payment and disallowed costs.
• Deputise for the Project Commercial Director as and when required.
• be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction industry experiences covering many and various 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.

RewardsWe’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.Loading…Close mapLocationBridgwater, SomersetGravity Campus, Enterprise Way,, Puriton, Bridgwater, UK, TA7 8AALoading…

Expected salary

Location

Bridgwater, Somerset

Job date

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:47:33 GMT

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