COMMERCIAL MANAGER

REPORTS TO:

Senior Commercial Manager

Commercial Director

THE ROLE

Working on a £600m Smart Motorway / Infrastructure project based in London, your responsibilities include: -

• Managing the Quantity Surveying team and administration members of staff
• Managing Drainage & Ducting aspects of projects.

• Obtaining competitive quotes on subcontractor packages and to be involved in subcontractor selection and/or approval

• Preparing and monitoring all supporting documentation for extension of time and loss in expense claims in line with the contract documentation
• Managing costs throughout the project stages through to financial close and during construction
• Cost evaluation, procurement and variation advice
• Monitoring project variations, project claims and compiling all supporting documents, ensuring all the relevant project information is updated
• Minimising the cost of the projects and enhancing value for money while still achieving the required standards and quality
• Monitoring projects against relevant statutory building regulations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Civil Engineering experience within a Main Contracting firm
• Ideally have at least five years experience within major civils and building construction environments, particularly drainage and ducting work.
• MRICS-accredited and a graduate in Quantity Surveying
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, good working attitude and with a high level of professionalism
• Proficient in MS Office - specifically in MS Excel
• Accurate with an eye for the detail
• Good understanding of construction process
• Can work well both alone and as a part of a team and under pressure