Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our Client is a multi-million-pound Contractor that boasts over 20 years in the industry and to date have turned over 160m - they are continuing to grow year on year.

They undertake works for major companies, such Google, ITV and YouTube, alongside more community focused works on universities around the country and multiple museums in London. Leaving a positive impact on the community is hugely important to them, to date they have raised 100k+ for multiple charities and they run an extensive CSR scheme helping to improve local schools and hospitals. They are highly regarded within the industry and have won awards for for Fit Out Company of the Year.

Role: Commercial Manager

Salary: Up to 90,000 + 10k Guaranteed First Year Bonus.

Location: London

Responsibilities:

• Control all expenditure.
• Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts
• To assist the Operations Manager with pre-start planning and programming
• Selection of Sub-contractors for works in accordance with company Sub-contract procurement requirements.
• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
• Change management control
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
• To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
• Assist the Operations Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work
• Liaise with the Senior Commercial Manager / Operations Manager over contractual issues and act as required
• Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
• Process subcontractor requests for payment
• Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Attend project and company related meetings
• Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement
• Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is always used

Key Skills:

• Strong management and organisation skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Good numeracy skills
• Negotiation
• Decisiveness
• Clear and strong communication skills