Description
We are an industry leader within the UK Building Sector with a turnover in excess of £60 million and are on a growth trajectory as we continue to expand in new markets. As such we are hiring for a Commercial Lead (focusing on our Data Centre projects) to join our Commercial Team.
On our Projects within the Data Centre Sector, we assume role of Specialist Prefab M&E Contractor, meaning we have control of all elements of our build;
Design,
Chilled Water Distribution Systems,
LTHW Distribution Systems,
Plantrooms,
Electrical Distribution Modules
Delivery,
Installation,
We are a Market leader in the design and integration of Offsite Manufactured M&E services into the Data Centre Sector throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.
We are recognised as the contractor of choice, with a large portfolio of successfully delivered projects.
Experiencing significant growth in the sector as the uptake of our services are helping to significantly reduce Data Centre build times. Through close working relationships with our clients, we are continuing to secure multiple repeat orders with projects averaging between £5M and £15M. We have a high-performing culture as we strive to become the supplier of choice for carbon reduction and offsite prefabricated MEP solutions across the UK, ROI and Europe. We are a team led by our values - Client Focus Teamwork Respect Integrity Progressive Trust When you join our team, you have genuine career opportunities to grow with us on projects built from solid client relationships with a strong support network throughout the company.
Job Title | Commercial Lead Data Centres
Location | Banbridge or Dundalk
Hours | 38 hours. 8.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 8.00am to 3.00pm Friday
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Head of Commercial
Key Responsibilities
We have detailed below some of the key elements of this role,
* To lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions including the following key responsibilities:
* The commercial management of multiple data centre projects, from client award through to AH package award,
* Responsible for securing the financial delivery of these projects by controlling costs - utilizing your Project Commercial Team.
* Day to day management of the Project Commercial Team.
* Identify potential commercial risks and reporting of same to senior management,
* Track monthly job performance and provide update via accurate reporting and feedback to Head of Commercial.
* Identify, analyse, and report on trends within the Project Budget at Design, Procurement and Delivery stages.
* Forecasting the impact of revenue and costs - on Project cashflow.
* Oversee the management of subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account.
* Oversee monthly progress applications.
* Lead the Project procurement in conjunction with Procurement Department.
* Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice of the same to the construction team
* Integration with our production & fabrication teams to lead on AH’s commercial impact of in-house production/fab capacity.
* Leading commercial reporting of in-house production & fabrication teams’ performance
* Any other duties associated required to undertake the above role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Senior Commercial role.
* Commercially astute and ambitious.
* High standard of organisational and time management skills.
* Sound knowledge of general construction methods.
* Working knowledge of labour, plant, materials and equipment rates.
* High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Good communication skills.
* Management experience.
Benefits
Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
Competitive pension scheme.
Life assurance scheme.
Health cash plan.
Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
Annual flu vaccine
Free annual health check during working hours.
Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
Lavish Long service awards
Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
Electric vehicle charging ports
Full access to car emergency kit.
Annual Christmas raffle
Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
Secure, free onsite parking.
Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities