Project Commercial Manager

Great opportunity to work for a leading Energy Company that designs and develops long-duration energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems. This role will be working on the construction of a milestone project in the North-West, just outside of Manchester on a new Renewable Energy Storage Power Station.

The Role:

• Lead the commercial management of two construction contractors (Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation construction works and Civil works) operating under NEC forms of contract.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Review and make recommendations to the senior project leadership team on early warnings, compensation events, project manager instructions, etc.
• Manage the variation process, change orders, and ensure disputes are minimized and resolved effectively.
• Oversee and manage the payment application process, including accurate progress measurement and timely issuance of payment certifications, payless notices, etc.
• Oversee the procurement process for various specialist subcontracts, including but not limited to HV and LV connections, E-house construction, modularised PARs, jetty construction, logistics management, etc.

Required Experience:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent).
• 15+ years of experience in a project commercial management role within the construction or energy sectors, with experience managing large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC forms of contract, including cost management, change management, and claims processes.
• Experience managing multiple contractors and subcontractors across different scopes, with particular expertise in managing M,E&I and Civil works.
• Experience with the procurement and execution management of subcontracts for large-scale projects.