Commercial Manager

MTR Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

Gym membership

Job summary

MTR Partnership in the North West is seeking a Commercial Manager to join a market-leading building contractor. You will lead a team of 4/5 Quantity Surveyors and take commercial responsibility for 2–4 projects, guiding from preconstruction through handover and ensuring sound financial performance.

You may come from Senior QS, Managing QS, or already be a Commercial Manager. Based in the North West, you will work with clients, oversee cost reports, advise on subcontractor appointments, and

Qualifications

• Senior/Managing QS or Commercial Manager with significant multi-million building project experience.
• Client-facing role with ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness with cost control focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4/5 QS professionals and manage commercial for 2–4 projects.
• Oversee cost reports and input into cost planning.
• Advise on subcontractor appointments and ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Director and other teams to drive best practice and financial performance.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Manager

Job description

The Company:

We are working with a market leading building contractor whose head office is based in the North West of England.

From here they work nationally and secure work through a combination of procurement frameworks on which they have a great degree of success and agood proportion of their workload comes from negotiation with pre-existing clients.

Their profit margins are 3-4 times the industry norm, are cash-rich and have secured the majority of next years’ turnover already so are in a great place.

They are aware of their social responsibilities so encourage their staff to take part in volunteering days (both in the UK and abroad), provide gym membership and other wellbeing initiatives, workwith colleges to encourage the next generation into the industry and provide electric vehicles with charging points at their office.

The Role:

They now have a new opportunity for someone to join their team at Commercial Manager level due to growth.

Managing a small team of 4/5 Quantity Surveyors, you will have commercial responsibility for between 2 and 4 projects.

You will work closely and collaboratively with their clients from preconstruction through to handover, provide support and guidance to your QSs.

They are open to recruiting someone currently working at Senior QS or Managing QS level looking for a step up in to a managerial role or someone who is already an established Commercial Manager.

Key responsibilities will include the following;

Work closely with clients through all stages of the construction process.
Managing the team to ensure all commercial and contractual requirements are considered on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes, ensuring sound financial performance.

Input into Cost Planning and other early-stage cost advice.

Oversee monthly cost reports.

Advise on the appointment of subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures.

Work closely with the Commercial Director, other Commercial Managers and Managing QSs to ensure sound commercial performance and best practice.

Liaise with Preconstruction, Operations and Technical teams to review and monitor project costs and performance.

You:

You will have worked as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager working on significant £Multi Million building projects previously.

You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West daily.

You will be contractually aware and comfortable in a client facing role.

Rewards:

The successful person will receive structured training and development and a good salary and benefits package including a bonus, hybrid working, subsidised gym membership and a host of other benefits.

You will be working with a contractor who are a market leader in their chosen sectors, who are forward thinking and have grown significantly over the last few years.

They can provide a challenging and supportive work environment and have a history of providing clear progression opportunities.