Commercial Manager

The Role Purpose of the role – Supercharge client service: Deliver cutting-edge commercial management powered by digital tools, moving beyond static reporting to dynamic project insight. Cradle-to-grave expertise: Oversee every commercial aspect of projects, from initial concepts through to close-out. Champion collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, particularly with project managers, planners, and design teams, to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery. Innovate fearlessly: Bring fresh ideas to the table, design new processes, and exceed industry expectations with progressive thinking. Embrace digital transformation: Lead the integration of project management elements through Laminar's project controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflows, and maximising control. Think outside spreadsheets: We aren't looking for Excel-only users. We want professionals who embrace a digitally enhanced approach to commercial management. Team – This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on: Understanding what the real problems of projects are; Implementing the best solutions to those problems; Developing scalable best practices, tools, and technology. More specifically you will be part of our Cost and Commercial Services Team. Your leader will be our Commercial Director. Your top three objectives: 1. To make construction projects deliver to near perfection; 2. To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems; 3. To develop yourself and everyone around you. 1. Own the cost: You may work with cost engineers it or may full under your remit - project dependent. Overall and/or manage the project costs through all stage gates, integrating QCRA and risk-adjusted forecasting to provide a "no surprises" financial environment. 2. Own the outcome: Lead pre-construction estimating and post-contract live cost management. This includes managing complex change orders with deep-dive cost analysis to protect the client’s interests. 3. Report and inform: Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project, more efficiently and effectively. 4. Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team, to enhance Laminar's long-term impact. 5. Develop everyone: Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally, whilst supporting our clients to improve as well. Your capabilities: You will be a seasoned Commercial Manager, with extensive experience... You must have: Mastery: Commercial Management background with at least 10+ years of experience on construction projects. Proficient in written and spoken English; Additional languages helpful. Location: A UK location is likely, with travel every other week; European travel possible. Data Centre Experience (Desirable): Prior data centre or high-tech industrial project experience is valued; proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies. Laminar isn’t the place if you want an easy role; we seek challenge and high performance.