Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor - Aylesford UK

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