Commercial Manager

ISG plc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to oversee all financial aspects of complex engineering-led projects. Responsibilities include developing budgets, coordinating tenders, and managing financial risks. Candidates should possess a recognized qualification in a building-related subject, with strong interpersonal and commercial skills. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car/Travel Allowance

Private medical cover

Pension matching scheme

Discount on selected retailers and gyms

Qualifications

• Experience with local supply chain.
• Good knowledge of local regulations, codes, and standards.
• Ability to manage financial challenges while maintaining relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of the project.
• Develop initial project budget and cost plans.
• Coordinate bid package tender schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial focus

Risk allocation

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised qualification in a building related subject

Tools

FIDIC contracts

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) – Location: London / UK

The Engineering Services business of ISG delivers our most technically complex engineering‑led projects. ISG as a whole turned over approximately £2.5bn in construction projects in 2019 of which circa £750m was delivered by the Engineering Services business; the largest contributing sector of the business. We are a privately‑owned company with strong financial resilience and a growing order book. We are specifically targeting growth in the Data Centre sector across the UK and Europe.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and project team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Car/Travel Allowance
• The chance to work with large well known clients, building up your portfolio of project work
• An opportunity to develop and progress within the supporting business unit
• Private medical cover
• Pension matching scheme
• Discount on selected retailers and gyms
• Voluntary benefits such as cycle to work, child care vouchers

Key Responsibilities

• Take active responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction
• Suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal
• Lead role of the valuation process, forecast value & maximise value recovery
• Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan for agreement with the professional team
• Advise client on procurement routes available
• Prepare, monitor and manage bid package tender schedule
• Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises
• Advise on selection of sub‑contractors
• Undertake sub‑contractor procurement and place orders
• Ensure Contracts/Bonds/Warranties/Guarantees/Insurances in place prior to commencement
• Undertake sub‑contract administration and management
• Undertake measurements and administer changes
• Prepare, monitor and manage sub‑contract package risks & opportunities
• Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team
• Monitor the information flow both to and from client’s design team to ensure that work undertaken by sub‑contractors is always fully instructed and authorised
• Attend and if necessary, chair meetings with the design team and with sub‑contractors
• Monitor, manage and deliver profit plan
• Instruct accounts to invoice clients
• Instruct accounts to pay subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare and produce "rolling" final account throughout project and agree at PC
• Subsequently, close out financial account and retention releases
• Prepare final account reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for ES2 directors responsible
• Attend monthly Contract Review Meeting
• Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
• Manage dispute resolutions
• Prepare internal reporting via billing monitors, MCR's and interim CVR's
• Identify & implement cash strategy
• Protect ISG’s contractual position and business interests
• Develop commercial site team’s skill & competencies

Experience & Skills

• Recognised qualification in a building related subject
• Local supply chain knowledge
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, JCT & NEC form of contracts
• Good knowledge of local regulations, codes and standards (desired)

Person Specification

• Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Demonstrably commercially focused with a proven track record of delivering high quality results whilst maintaining positive relationships in difficult financial environments
• Allocation of risk and maximisation of profit in single stage fixed price procurement routes
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail

How to apply

If you’d like to be part of #TeamISG – to dream smart, speak frankly, always care and never stop learning – the next step is to make your application by following the link below.