Trainee Commercial Manager
Due to reputation and client demand, we are now seeking to appoint a Trainee Commercial Manager.
About Freemont
At Freemont Building Ltd we are warm, friendly and professional team. We are construction fit out specialists in multiple commercial environments: -
· Dental Practices & Surgeries
· Restaurants & Bars
· Sporting Venues
· Commercial Retail
· Health & Fitness
· Education
· Landlords Works
· Tenant Reinstatement
The Ideal Candidate
You will have the passion and drive for an exciting career within the construction industry. We seek an individual with a keen eye for detail and self-motivation. You will have the ambition and ability to learn new skills, techniques and disciplines associated to this newly created role.
After initial training, development and comprehensive familiarisation of the role and responsibilities, you will drive forward and demonstrate your aptitude.
It would certainly be desirable to have had experience of construction or fit-out, and this may have been obtained with an industrial placement as part of the relevant educational discipline.
The Role
You will take a key role in: -
Interpretation of project drawing packs, from concept designs through to full working construction
drawings.
Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements, as
and when required.
Conducting site visits with senior team members.
Preparing schedules of material costs for each project element. This will by the process of taking accurate measures from scale drawings.
Effective procurement by means of communicating material requirements to suppliers. Materials to include - partition wall materials including stud and wall track systems; insulation; fixings; timber; ceiling systems and all components; plant hire; skips and refuse.
Effective review of quotations to ensure fair, accurate and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval by the Senior Team
Complete detailed, trade specific enquiries and accurately communicate relevant
information to relevant subcontractors.
Assisting in production of programmes of works.
Diarising site visits to see project progress.
On project commencement, liaising with Site Management to detail diarised material deliveries.
Location
Our Head Office is in Prestwich, Manchester, and will be your main location for the role. We deliver projects in towns and cities across the UK and conducting site visits is essential.
Mobility
Full UK Driving Licence is Essential. You will need your own transport but visits to future and existing sites will be expensed. On occasion you will travel to site with a member or members of the senior team.
Education/Qualifications
You will have a degree or equivalent educational qualification in Construction Management, Accountancy, Quantity Surveying, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
Skills and Competencies
· Effective communication
· Sound knowledge & use of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word & Excel
· Sound ability to prioritise
· Self-motivated, pro-active, and keen to develop their role within the business
· Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
· Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Training and Support
You will be trained, mentored and supported by the Operations Director, Project Director and Contracts Manager.
Package and Benefits
· Full Time Position. Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08.00am – 17.00pm
· Your Starting Salary will be £25000 per annum rising to £27500 after 6-month probationary period.
· 28 days holiday inclusive of statutory bank holidays.(5 days to be taken between 22nd Dec-2nd Jan)
· Laptop
· Company Pension Scheme
· Expensed fuel and parking costs for site visits