Commercial Manager

Our client, a global mission-critical and major projects delivery organisation, is seeking a Commercial Manager to support a large-scale programme based primarily onsite in Linz, Austria. This permanent opportunity will suit a commercial professional with experience in construction, engineering, procurement, supply chain or complex project delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing day-to-day commercial support to the onsite delivery team across defined packages and workstreams
Supporting contract administration, including commercial correspondence, notices, change tracking and variations
Assisting with assessments and commercial positioning for compensation events and other contract changes
Supporting procurement activities, including tender comparisons, scope clarifications and order placement
Managing subcontractor valuations, payment processing, variation agreements and final account activities
Preparing weekly and monthly cost reports, forecasts and cost-to-complete updates
Maintaining risk and opportunity registers, governance records and documentation to support commercial recovery
Working closely with planning and site teams to align progress, valuations and earned value reporting

Job Requirements:

Commercial experience within construction, engineering or major project delivery
Experience in contract administration, commercial management and change control
Knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is preferred, although strong experience with contract administration will also be considered
Understanding of procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations and final accounts
Strong commercial reporting, forecasting and cost control skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and support effective dispute avoidance
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-tempo onsite environment
Willingness to work a 10/4 rotation from the UK, Ireland, Spain or the Netherlands, where applicable; local applicants will also be considered

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to mission-critical, industrial or large capital expenditure projects
Experience working with international project teams and supply chain partners
EU passport or EU right-to-work status, where applicable

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on a major international project in Linz, Austria
Travel and accommodation support for eligible rotational personnel
Structured 10/4 working pattern for rotational applicants
Opportunity to contribute to complex mission-critical and industrial programmes
Potential for long-term career development within a global project delivery environment
If you are a Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager with experience in commercial, procurement or supply chain environments and are comfortable working onsite in Austria, apply now to be considered for this opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed