Design Commercial Manager (Major Projects, Ports)

Design Commercial Manager for major projects, particularly within the Design & Engineering Sector, to provide commercial leadership on major capital projects and contribute to the successful completion of projects. The role involves leading project commercial activities, cost team, and financial performance, as well as managing change control, invoices, and contract administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, construction management, or related discipline
• Minimum 12 years' experience in delivering design and engineering projects, preferably in a consultancy environment
• Flexible and adaptable; able to independently prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient in project management principles, planning, schedule/cost controls, and earned value management
• Working knowledge of risk management tools (e.g., Acumen Risk) and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6)
• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and supporting detailed schedules
• Skilled in tailoring commercial, financial, and project information for various stakeholder audiences
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities, integrating multiple disciplines and specialist teams
• Demonstrated commercial awareness; able to identify and manage cost, risk, and contractual implications
• Logical thinker with the ability to coordinate and resolve complex, multi-faceted project issues
• Deep knowledge of own area and broad understanding of wider programme, business, and organisational objectives
• Experience across all project lifecycle phases, especially in complex and large-scale civil infrastructure
• Proven track record coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in infrastructure or marine project settings
• Experience delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects, especially marine or port works, is highly desirable
• Membership in recognised professional bodies (e.g., PQS, MRICS, MCIOB) preferred
• Working knowledge of digital delivery and collaboration platforms (e.g., InEight Documents, Mortar, Smartsheet) desirable
• Strong oral and written communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on major projects, particularly within the Design & Engineering Sector
• Chance to provide commercial leadership on major capital projects
• Contribution to the successful completion of projects
• Opportunity to work with a global company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions
• Flexible and adaptable work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary range ($96,800 - $145,000)
• Opportunity to work with a team of experts in the industry