Commercial Manager

The Highfield Company; New Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their award-winning subcontractor team. This exciting role involves overseeing the commercial aspects of construction projects, ensuring profitability and compliance with the highest standards. You'll partner with project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, manage payment applications, and handle subcontractor accounts. With a focus on NEC contracts, your expertise will be vital in mitigating risks and driving project success. If you're ready to take on a key role in a market-leading firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Group personal pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash scheme access

24-hour employee assistance line

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role with significant project management responsibilities.
• Strong contractual and commercial expertise, especially with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery with Divisional Director and Project Teams.
• Conduct reviews from tender through to project completion, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Contractual Expertise

Commercial Acumen

Risk Mitigation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Near Bournemouth - Get in touch for specific address details
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Award-Winning Subcontractor. As a market leader in the industry, we are seeking a driven professional with solid experience of managing the commercial aspects of construction projects. In this key role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the profitability and successful delivery of our projects, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with the Divisional Director and Project Teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery that meets company and subcontractor requirements.
2. Conduct detailed reviews from tender through to project completion, ensuring entitlement and compliance with contract terms.
3. Manage monthly payment applications in line with contract deadlines.
4. Oversee the issuance, review, and approval of monthly payment certificates, coordinating closely with the Accounts team.
5. Drive the timely finalization of accounts within contractual limits.
6. Prepare and present monthly Cost-Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
7. Assess and communicate the impact of variations, ensuring timely notice issuance as per contract.
8. Manage subcontractor accounts, including issuing payment certificates and payless notices within agreed timeframes.
9. Mitigate business risks by strategically placing subcontract purchase orders.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Proven experience in a senior commercial role with significant project management responsibilities.
2. Strong contractual and commercial expertise.
3. In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, with a focus on NEC contracts.
4. Demonstrated experience in procuring specialist packages.
5. Valid driver's license.

Benefits Package:

1. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
2. Group personal pension scheme.
3. Life Assurance.
4. Medicash scheme access.
5. 24-hour employee assistance line.

To explore this exceptional opportunity, please contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.