Assistant Quantity Surveyor

SearchCo Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Main Contractor in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager for civil infrastructure projects. The role involves managing sub-contract packages, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring project financials are maintained. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits such as a car allowance and private healthcare is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive pension contribution

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial project management, preferably in civil engineering.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage subcontract accounts.
• Proven ability to maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage commercial tender packages.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend commercial review meetings.
• Manage valuation submission and variation accounts.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Contract review

Relationship management

Job description

The Company

A dynamic Main Contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects for a long list of blue-chip clients. Their sterling reputation as a contractor has allowed them to branch out into numerous markets including: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial & Retail to name a few with project sizes ranging from 20m - 100m.

The company put relationships at the heart of everything that they do. This is reflected in the fact that they have used many of the same sub-contractors since their early days as a contractor and also enjoy an incredibly high-level of repeat business with clients that they have built solid professional relationships with.

This role sits within the Civils arm of the business which specialises in a range of Civil and Infrastructure projects including, earthworks, section 278 works and rail freight.

The Role
The role will involve either joining the commercial team working on a large civils project or being commercially responsible for delivering your own slightly smaller project. The focus will revolve around the financial and commercial aspects of the site. Typical roles and responsibilities include:

• Issuing and commercial management of sub-contract tender packages.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Reviewing of contract documents.
• Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub-contractors.
• Attend internal and external commercial review meetings.
• Aiding with submission of client valuations and management of the variation account.
• Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account.
• Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works.

Benefits
You will be given the opportunity to earn up to 60,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme.