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. We are expanding our commercial team and are
looking to appoint an experience Commercial Manager to work
alongside our project controls team. 

Why join
us?

In the 155 years since our
foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country’s
most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades
has been down to our people – we’re a family-owned business with a
culture that brings out the best in individuals and
teams.

Right now, we’re excited about
continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your
career, by proudly building Britain’s future heritage with
us.

The Commercial Manager role – Project
Controls 

 Ideally
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 organisation

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.

Rewards

We’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.