Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Laing O'Rourke

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Commercial Manager to take commercial ownership. This role is central to ensuring the financial, contractual, and commercial success of complex infrastructure and energy-related projects in a high-performing, safety-focused environment.

As a Commercial Manager, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives to deliver strong commercial governance, effective cost control, and high-quality reporting. You will play a crucial role in supporting project delivery while protecting commercial interests and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

• Oversee contract administration, ensuring obligations are met and risks are mitigated.
• Lead commercial reviews, valuations, and applications for payment.
• Manage change control processes, including identification, evaluation, and agreement of variations.
• Administer and settle subcontractor accounts, ensuring fair and timely commercial resolution.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliation.
• Monitor project performance against budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial dashboards and project review information.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies and advise on the commercial implications of project decisions.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in commercial management within utilities, energy, substations, civil engineering, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC or similar contract suites.
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation ability, and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to risk management and cost control.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and a collaborative working style.

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East, and Australia. With more than 150 years of experience, we bring certainty, reliability, and quality to our projects.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. If you would like to opt in or need adjustments for the interview process, please let us know. We also welcome those who need an alternative format for the application form; email re for assistance.