The Opportunity
To ensure the successful financial completion of multiple challenging construction projects from contract award through to completion, as a key member of a successful management team, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks.
You will be working on Dorchester County Hospital, Emergency Department & Critical Care Unit (New Build) project circa £62m. Contract Type - NEC3 Option C on P22 Framework. Project Duration - Started onsite - Completes Dec 2026
The successful candidate will lead and supervise project commercial teams within the South West Regional Building Division.
What you will be doing
Management of subcontract procurement by quantity surveyors
Commercial management of subcontractor accounts from commencement on site to negotiation and agreement of final accounts
Ensuring timely certification and payment of subcontractors
Review and management of monthly cost value reconciliation reports
Review of monthly cost and value to complete forecasts for projects
Review and negotiation of final accounts
Advising on procurement issues
Management of cost and risk
Provision of commercial and contractual support and advice to management teams
Input to customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project
Promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name
Motivation of team members to gain their commitment and support ensuring their optimum input into the project
Leading team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company
Development of supply chain relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors for the benefit of projects
Input to business continuity processes
Leading a small team of surveyors.
What we will need from you
Qualification at HND level (or equivalent qualification)
BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying
Comprehensive experience in a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor
Relevant experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients such as the, NHS, DFE, MOD, DOI, MOJ
Experience in dispute documentation - adjudication / legal
Sound commercial/contractual knowledge
Experience using NEC family of contracts
Experience working on a Framework or in a collaborative environment;
Valid CSCS card
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint
Further professional qualification
Contacts at senior level in appropriate client organisations
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Inspirational management of others
Good time management
Strong attention to detail
Strong team-working skills