Commercial Manager - Groundworks Foundations

Commercial Manager

Salary Negotiable (depending on experience)

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Working as a Commercial Manager as part of a close team reporting to the Managing Director whilst providing a cost consulting role to clients
• Ensure the client achieves their stated objectives through close teamwork, proactive cost control and the provision of contractual advice
• Attend and/or chair meetings with clients
• Prepare financial reports
• Monitor the communication of a project status
• Preparing full tender documentation for multiple projects
• Provide advice on contractors, specialists, procurement routes, cost and programme solutions
• Provide advice on suitability and preparation of contract documents
• Prepare management reports
• Monitor performance milestones and deliverables
• Administer cost/variation procedures
• Carry out full post contract surveying duties including establishing the effect of variations, settlement of accounts and disputes
• Provide day-to-day cost management of projects from estimate preparation through to final account settlements
• Provide mentorship and advice to junior members of staff within the office

Desired qualifications and experience for Commercial Manager:

• A relevant degree or masters qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar equivalent subject
• 10 years Quantity Surveying/cost consulting/ managing
• Experience of working on projects in the build environment is desired - i.e. commercial, residential, education, healthcare etc.
• Expert Trade Knowledge / construction knowledge specifically to groundworks, carpentry and General Building.
• Excellent knowledge of common forms of contract such as JCT and NEC
• Experience in managing adjudication processes
• RICs accreditation
• Demonstrable experience of carrying out tendering and procurement processes
• Familiar with working on multiple projects concurrently
• Strong client facing skills

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chelmsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Quantity Surveying: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)