Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Posted 29 April 2024
Salary £50000 - £70000 per annum
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Specialism Construction & Property
ReferenceBBBH59647_1714394764
Expiry 12 May 2024

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 (inc. package)

Company Overview:
Join a dynamic fit-out and refurbishment main contractor operating out of the Manchester office. As part of a larger group, we offer long-term career benefits and progression opportunities. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team and lead the commercial aspects of our projects. Clients include profiles from the Education, Office, Commercial and Industrial sectors.

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor from an SME seeking career progression or a Quantity Surveyor from a sizeable main contractor looking to break through the glass ceiling and attain Commercial Manager status. This role offers the chance to oversee the Midlands offices with long-term growth prospects.

Responsibilities:
Cost Management: Oversee project budgets and ensure financial control.
Estimate and budget for projects, considering materials, labor, and overhead costs.
Procurement: Manage the procurement process, negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
Ensure cost-effective purchasing of materials and services.
Contract Management: Draft and manage construction contracts.
Administer contract terms and conditions, handling variations and claims.
Risk Management: Identify and assess project risks.
Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
Financial Reporting: Provide regular financial reports to stakeholders.
Analyze financial data and advise on cost-saving measures.
Tendering & Bidding: Prepare and submit tender proposals.
Review and assess subcontractor bids.
Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
Evaluate the impact of changes on the project.
Project Closeout: Oversee the financial closeout of projects.
Conduct final cost assessments and evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant field.
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor setting.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes.
Excellent financial and analytical skills.
Ability to lead and manage a commercial team effectively.
Oversee multiple projects at a time, CVRs and Forecasting.

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