Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor - Aylesford UK
- Job Ref: 6017
- Location: Aylesford, United Kingdom
- Type: Permanent
Overview
Our client is a leading HV Electrical contractor and is recruiting for a Commercial Officer/Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for
• Preparation and monitoring of project profit plan - obtain project budget
• Procurement Schedule creation and monitoring
• Payment applications – monthly or as agreed with the client
• Processing of any cost or variations that the client may request
•Tender Vs Construction Cost analysis
• Managing subcontractor package including giving PM assistance in appointing the sub-contractor, preparing subcontractor contract, processing payments and controlling variations.
• Controlling project costs
• Liaise with Estimating Team for official handover meeting
• Contract Negotiations, agreement of payment terms and milestones
• Liaising with the client and subcontractors (attending site meetings when required)
• Regular contact with site staff/PM for project updates and tracking project Variations
• Taking an active part in subcontractor procurement
• Supervising junior members of the team
The Commercial Officer/Senior Quantity Surveyor will report directly to the UK Managing Director and/or the UK Operations Director on commercial performance of each project assigned.
SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS
- Experience within a Construction/Engineering environment preferred
- Relevant third level qualification
- Proven track record within the construction/contracting industry
- High level attention to detail with high numeracy aptitude
- Capability to support and manage growth across multiple projects/business interests
- People management skills
- Relationship management and ability to management multiple stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- High level of computer literacy
- Problem solver who embraces challenges and adapts to change easily
- Team player who demonstrates high level of initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines and to multitask
Kenneth O'Connor, UK Account Manager - Your e-Frontiers consultant for this job
Kenneth has been with e-Frontiers for the past 4 years and heads up the UK branch of e-Frontiers. Kenneth comes from a technical sales background having worked in FS and hospitality industries both in Ireland and the UK. Graduated with a degree in Sport Science from UL he has progressed into more commercial roles upon leaving college. For e-Frontiers Kenneth manages the relationships between e-Frontiers and our UK clients across IT, Business and Executive Search and ensures we deliver what we promise. Kenneth is also the Vice-Chair of the London Irish Business Society – the largest Irish networking society in London.
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