Role: Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Salary: 50k-55k plus company car / car allowance

Location: Barnsley

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Contract: 12 month FTC (MAT leave, starting April)

Overview

We are working with a leading facilities management company on a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join their Complex facilities Team on a full time, permanent basis for a 12 month period. This role is based in Barnsley and will offer hybrid working.

The purpose of the role is to implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to the business. You will ensure compliance with the company systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on the Schools Contract.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised
Creation of robust coding structures to facilitate accurate cost capture
Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract documentation
Play a leading role in the Management Team reporting into the divisional structure
Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company
Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flow forecasts alongside finance colleagues
Leading on the production of weekly/monthly cost and value reconciliations and forecasts and advising the Project Manager/Senior Commercial Manager thereof
Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment
Support the tender processes and strategy as required
Provide commercial and financial feed-back to the relevant support functions
Provide commercial support to other contracts as required / directed
With each application for payment submit final anticipated Client outturn costs
Submit in a timely manner Change Requests, with price and programme effects, for subsequent agreement
Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Account Manager and other team members

What we are looking for

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent), or able to demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management with significant experience in a senior role
Experience within facilities management
Competent in basic computer skills
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
Solid and structured methodical style of working
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised
Determination to develop and coach junior members of the commercial team
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Good negotiation skills
Sound knowledge of contracts

What we can offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
Company Car / Car allowance

If you would like to apply for this position or require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.