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Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor

As an experienced Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Commercial Director and be a key part of the commercial team.

You will be responsible for all aspects of finances relating to the project and provide commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery of a number of projects including assisting and managing to ensure that projects are procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our client expectations.

Prior experience of working with a blue-chip contractor is preferable as well as being an active team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on fast-track schemes up to £4-5 million value with a high degree of change throughout the pre-construction and contract period.

The ideal candidate will have a professional, pro active approach. You will be an effective communicator and have experience in negotiating, both internally and externally with customers. This role would suit a candidate with an organised and methodical nature who is happy to work individually and as part of the wider project team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will involve financial reports, cost value reporting, approval of payments internally and externally
Prepare extension of time claims where applicable, contra charges, payment notifications, notification of delay’s, tender cost analysis, dayworks, forecasting, valuations, final accounts negotiating and measuring.
To take responsibility for the regular review of financial performance of all projects in order to improve financial certainty and maximise commercial success
To ensure best practice and continuous improvement in financial processes on site
To provide high quality management information to the Commercial Director, and support, monitoring and advice to colleagues throughout the company
To actively assist in maintaining or increasing margins
To strive to build and establish excellent working relationships with our supply chain, consultants and clients where appropriate
To identify any potential disputes in a timely manner to the Commercial Director and Head of Contracts and then implement effective resolutions
As required preparing of cost estimates, organising bids, communicating with clients, colleagues, engaging with suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of completing a project
As required attending tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present alongside the Ultimate Bid Team
During proposal stage, prepare the budget and cost estimates as required, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the Ultimate company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients
Work with contracts teams and design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects
Balance multiple projects at any one time, ensuring each reaches the client by the required deadlines
Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes
Attend and participate in onsite meetings with clients, owners, representatives, colleagues, sub trades, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Attend contract handover meetings to receive briefing from the Estimating & Sales Teams to understand full extent of the works and the costs agreed for these to be undertaken for, both to the Client and from our delivery partners
Ensuring that all any works undertaken for Clients have agreed payment terms that are clearly understood from the outset and that our required credit checks are in place
Ensuring that formal instructions are received from Clients at all times for all required and additional works
Assisting the Financial Director to ensure invoicing of our works to Clients are in accordance with agreed terms and Client requirements
Assisting Contracts Managers to ensure weekly notification of all cost trackers and variations are issued to Clients along with all associated documentation
Assisting Contracts Managers in the preparation of final accounts with all associated documentation for swift agreement with the Client in a such a way as to maximise profitability and cashflow
Assisting Contracts Managers, if required, in ensuring that all variations are claimed
Assisting Contracts Managers, if required, in managing all subcontractor payments and valuations including management of all sub contractor variations
Ensuring all retentions are claimed
Pricing of repeat / additional works as required and assisting Estimating Team with peak workloads as required
Collating weekly cost analysis and project profit accruals on all live projects
Knowledge & understanding of our obligations under the terms of the Building Contract.
Manage the Procurement function.
Measurement and valuation.
Ensuring that the terms and conditions of contractor’s orders are agreed.
Providing cash flows for each project, updated weekly and copied to the Commercial Director and Finance Director
Developing relationships with clients / supply chain / professional team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCE

Ideally degree educated and Chartered (or working towards Chartership)
Main contractor background, ideally with significant experience with design and build fit outs
Full UK driving licence
Ability to travel when required throughout the UK to attend site visits, project meetings, etc.
Working knowledge of JCT Contracts essential
NEC experience preferred but not essential
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Be computer literate and fully conversant with MS Word / Excel / Outlook / Powerpoint
Knowledge of MS Project preferred
CSCS card holder
Proven track record of successful procurement
Proven track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects
Technical knowledge and understanding
Understanding of M&E installations desirable
Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
Able to encourage, mentor and coach other members within the Team
Be flexible in terms of hours of work to meet the needs of the business
Team player
Problem solver
Positive and proactive
Innovative, creative and open minded
Personable, friendly, approachable, motivated and flexible
Organised and meticulous in the detail
Ability to listen and communicate with all levels and treat others