Job DescriptionReporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all commercial aspects of the projects under their remit are successfully managed and controlled and that commercial strategy is developed and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business.
The Commercial Manager will also have people management responsibility for the Quantity Surveyors and be responsible for overseeing of their work.Provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the projects, understand the full project budget and hold to account all departments in their adherence to this budgetReview all project budget trackers and manage the cost to complete forecasts, assess risk and record actions from these review meetingsManage all monthly valuation, payment applications and cash collection and ensure that these are maximised accordinglyEnsure variation accounts and dayworks applications are reviewed and updated monthly, ensure site instructions are received from Main contractors, provide internal guidance as to when variation work should or should not proceedEnsure each project is provided with accurate cashflow for financial forecastingEnsure the subcontract process is administered correctly to protect the Company's interests including issuing notices, design delay notices, extension of time requests etc.
including drafting and reviewing of contractual correspondenceCarry out timely final account preparation and agreementReview in conjunction with the Projects Director & Contracts Managers all sub-contractor payment applications and final accounts and authorize all such payments, including payment of retention heldEnsure all sub-contract orders are placed with contractual terms and conditions Review all contractual documents/agreements and provide risk mitigation advice during the tendering process and at order agreement stageEnsure that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligationsManage mediation/adjudication claimsProvide any other reports which may be required ensure compliance with the company's processesEnsure full compliance with company commercial procedures, identify and implement improvements to these proceduresDevelop, manage and motivate all the Quantity Surveyors Provide commercial awareness training to other departments / staffCarry out annual performance reviews with direct reports annually To take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructedRequirements8+ years of relevant construction industry experience in a Quantity Surveyor / Lead Quantity Surveyor role or similarA recognised third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (or comparable equivalent) would be advantageousAbility to work on own initiative and take full responsibility for own deptDemonstrated commercial acumenExcellent communication skillsSelf-starter, motivated, strong communicator, problem solver, team playerAbility to deliver on projectsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilityAmbitious, energetic with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to deal with a fast-moving dynamic environmentSuperior management skills: ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports peers and external stakeholdersExcellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skillsPackageCompetitive Salary package negotiable based on experience / qualificationsFull-time permanent senior management staff role with great career prospectsHybrid Working / Compressed working week options
