Job Description

Joining ArupArups purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!The OpportunityOur NWY Advisory Services team are recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager to join the well established team! With offices in Leeds, Manchester & Liverpool you decide which office to work from on a hybrid basis! As Commercial Manager you will play a pivotal role in the commercial and financial success of major construction and engineering projects. With a focus on ensuring financial success, you will be responsible for managing internal processes, and maintaining external relationships with customers, clients, and multidisciplinary colleagues.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?In this role you will be applying your knowledge of contract management to enhance project performance, focusing on critical aspects including insurances, programme, delay damages, key contract dates, and risk management. You will assist and advise clients and colleagues on good commercial management of projects to ensure successful delivery. This will require an understanding of estimates, value engineering, supply chain management, valuing work, understanding cost, cost/value analysis, cash and cost flow analysis, change management and commercial decision making. You will also participate in project reviews, commercial discussions with clients and suppliers, and ensure the execution of action items, and coach staff and multi-disciplinary teams to heighten their commercial awareness and expertise.Requirements:

• Good contract experience, particularly with NEC4 contracts.
• Experience working within a client organisation, either directly or through colocation/secondment in high profile and complex projects.
• Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout project development and execution.
• Experience using contract administration platforms such as CEMAR and Asite to oversee and act on client communications and instructions.
• Professional memberships (MRICS, MCInstCES, or MCIOB) are advantageous.

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.What We Offer youAt Arup, we care about each members success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arups legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, youll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether youre pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at .We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.Our Application ProcessTo understand what to expect next, please visitStay safe online Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.Closing Date: 21/03/2025

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