Commercial Systems Manager - Manchester

Are you a Commercial Systems Manager with strong Oracle Primavera Unifier experience, looking to drive digital transformation across major UK infrastructure projects?

Do you have experience managing commercial systems and supporting project teams to maximise the value of digital tools and data?

Are you ready to play a key role in improving commercial systems, processes and reporting across some of the UK's most complex construction and infrastructure projects?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Commercial Systems Manager Opportunity

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Commercial Systems Manager with strong Oracle Primavera Unifier experience to join our Commercial team in Manchester.

As part of our digital transformation strategy, you'll take ownership of the administration, governance and continuous improvement of Oracle Primavera Unifier, supporting the transition from existing CVR processes and ensuring the system effectively supports commercial management across major projects.

Working closely with Commercial, Project Controls, Digital and IT teams, you'll drive system adoption, improve data quality and develop effective reporting and insights to support informed decision-making.

What will the role look like?

• Lead the administration, configuration and ongoing management of Oracle Primavera Unifier across the business.
• Manage system access, security, workflows, templates, processes and governance.
• Support the implementation, integration and continuous improvement of Unifier across major projects.
• Work closely with Commercial and Project Controls teams to ensure the system meets business requirements.
• Provide system support, troubleshooting, guidance and training to users across the business.
• Develop user guidance, processes and best practice documentation to drive consistent system adoption.
• Support the development of reporting, dashboards and management information to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Coordinate system testing, upgrades and enhancements, working closely with Digital, IT and software vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through effective use of systems, data and automation.
• Act as a key point of contact for Oracle Primavera Unifier, supporting stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Strong hands-on administration and configuration of Oracle Primavera Unifier, ideally within a construction, engineering or infrastructure environment.
• Proven track record of implementing, transitioning and optimising Unifier, with a strong understanding of systems governance, data management and business processes.
• Knowledge of Thinkproject CEMAR or similar contract management platforms is desirable.
• Familiarity with Power BI and commercial reporting tools is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident providing user support, training and guidance, with the ability to work collaboratively across Commercial, Project Controls, Digital and IT teams.

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position.

Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com