Commercial Manager

Kenton Black; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee highways projects. This hybrid role provides an opportunity to manage diverse schemes, emphasizing cost optimization and value enhancement while reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager. Competitive salary of up to £95,000 is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Company car / allowance

Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial aspects within the civils environment.
• Working knowledge as a Senior QS for a main contractor.
• Ability to prepare and understand Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various schemes in the highways sector valued from £5,000 to £10m.
• Measure, record & value work unsupervised and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare Cost reconciliation statements and manage procurement specifications.

Skills

Cost Minimisation

Value Enhancement

Change Valuation

Measurement Translation

Cost Reconciliation

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Commercial Manager
Regional Civils
Lincolnshire
Hybrid Working and Up to £95,000

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join on of the UK''s largest contractors working as part of their Highways team on 10-year framework working on infrastructure schemes. The business is a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

This role will be overseeing a variety of schemes within the highways sector that range in value from £5,000 upto circa £10m.

Role Purpose:
Our client is looking for candidates with experience in managing all commercial aspects of the scheme and reporting directly into the Regional Commercial Manager. This role involves actively seeking to minimise costs, enhance value and target cost through identification and valuing of Change.

Duties:
•Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures.
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings.
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates.
• Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates if required.
• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works.
• Plan commercial activities to meet monthly timescales.
• Have an understanding of Railway Planning and Possessions.
• Collation of Cost and Value Information.
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements.
• Submission and Agreement of Adjustment Events with Client.
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements.
• Understand the steps / documentation required.
• Assist Procurement function where required.
• Collation of cost and value information.
• Management of Sub Contractors Accounts.

Experience:
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent.
• Experience working as a Senior QS for a main contractor in a civils environment.

Rewards:
• Up to £95,000 basic salary DOE
• Company car / allowance
• Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Hybrid working and other benefits

To express your interest please contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Birmingham, or simply apply to the role!