Job Description
Role: Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Salary: £50,000k – £55,000
Location: Barnsley
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Contract: 12-month FTC (MAT leave starting ASAP)
Overview
We are working with a leading facilities management company on a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join their Complex facilities Team on a full time, permanent basis for a 12-month period.
The purpose of the role is to implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to the business. You will ensure compliance with the company systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on the Schools Contract.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
* Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised
* Creation of robust coding structures to facilitate accurate cost capture
* Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract documentation
* Play a leading role in the Management Team reporting into the divisional structure
* Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company
* Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flow forecasts alongside finance colleagues
* Leading on the production of weekly/monthly cost and value reconciliations and forecasts and advising the Project Manager/Senior Commercial Manager thereof
* Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment
* Support the tender processes and strategy as required
* Provide commercial and financial feed-back to the relevant support functions
* Provide commercial support to other contracts as required / directed
* With each application for payment submit final anticipated Client outturn costs
* Submit in a timely manner Change Requests, with price and programme effects, for subsequent agreement
* Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Account Manager and other team members
What we are looking for
* Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent), or able to demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management with significant experience in a senior role
* Experience within facilities management and PFI contracts.
* Competent in basic computer skills
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
* Solid and structured methodical style of working
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
* Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised
* Determination to develop and coach junior members of the commercial team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Good communication skills
* Good negotiation skills
* Sound knowledge of contracts
If you would like to apply for this position or require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.