Expanded
Commercial Manager - East Suffolk

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Are you a Commercial Manager with a strong background in direct project delivery?
Have you worked on civil infrastructure projects?
Looking to join a company where you can make a real impact on complex, high-profile projects?
If so, the opportunity below could be for you!
The Commercial Manager Opportunity
Expanded Structures are the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke and are currently recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the team on a major bridge project based in East Suffolk.
What will the role look like?
- Managing commercial activities across your project section from pre-construction through to completion.
- Coordinating with subcontractors, clients, and project teams to support successful delivery outcomes.
- Supporting strong financial, contractual, and commercial management to help achieve project objectives.
- Preparing monthly cost reports, contract reviews, BPR information, and business planning inputs.
- Managing subcontract drafting, administration, and settlement of accounts and claims.
- Overseeing change control processes and ensuring effective risk and opportunity management.
- Providing contractual and commercial advice to project teams.
- Supporting continuous improvement and encouraging best practice across operations.
- Supporting the development of colleagues within the commercial team.
- Ensuring contract documentation is properly completed and compliant prior to project commencement.
- Highlighting and escalating risks or issues that may affect project or business performance.
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What skills & experience are we looking for?
- Degree (or higher) qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Commercial Management.
- RICS membership is desirable, though not essential.
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
- Experience in direct delivery environments, supporting projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
About Us
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.


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As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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