Managing Quantity Surveyor/ Commerical Manager

Commercial Manager / Managing QS

Location: Head Office, South Woodford (office-based, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, no hybrid working)
Salary: £100,000+ depending on experience and suitability
Package allowance: £10,000 to use as you wish (car allowance, private healthcare, etc.)
Start date: To be confirmed
Reports to: Business Manager (or relevant Company Director)

The role

A senior opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance of a division with an annual turnover of approx. £40m. You’ll lead a team of 5 QSs and be accountable for the commercial, financial and contractual control of the division, maximising profitability while protecting the company’s legal and contractual position.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

* Line manage all QSs in the division, ensuring new starters work professionally with clients and suppliers

* Lead financial strategy at contract establishment stage and manage the approach with the QS teams

* Hold regular project reviews with site teams and the operational lead, working directly with clients where needed

Profit and performance

* Maximise profit on all live schemes, identifying every opportunity for variations and specification changes to improve margin

* Own profitability reporting for the division, ensuring it is accurate and robust, with risks and opportunities discussed monthly with the Ops Manager and Regional Director

* Ensure monthly billings are accurate and realistic, and report on major movements in projections

* Produce a risk and opportunity adjusted financial report each month for internal management

* Manage cash collection and invoicing of accrued income

* Manage cost allocations across regional overheads and directly costed staff

* Manage “red flag” reports, chasing outstanding issues and reporting progress

Supply chain and procurement

* Set up regional supply chain deals with the central procurement department

* Maximise sub-contract buying gains, working with the Ops Manager on sub-contractor selection at contract set-up

* Manage supply chain performance, ensuring prompt payment and compliance with our Commitments to Subcontractors

* Work with Regional Director and Bid teams to ensure a fair split of work between estimating and operations

Risk, tenders and disputes

* Identify and manage financial risk, particularly when working in new areas or with new suppliers, and on complex contract issues such as TUPE

* Work with the Ops Manager, Regional Director and legal department on live and potential disputes

* Establish accurate delivery cost data and ensure real costs are built into live tenders

* Attend financial tender adjudication reviews to discuss risks and opportunities

About you

* Proven track record as a Commercial Manager or senior/Managing QS

* Experience leading and developing a team of QSs

* Strong knowledge of contract administration, valuations, applications and cost reporting

* Commercially sharp, with experience of variations, margin improvement and dispute management

* Confident communicator at all levels, from site teams to clients and directors

What we offer

* Salary of £100k+ depending on experience

* £10k package allowance

* Fuel card

* 3% employer pension contribution

* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional time off at Christmas

* Annual discretionary pay and bonus reviews

* Equipment supplied as required
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed