Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

The Highfield Company; New Forest; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an award-winning subcontractor near Bournemouth. This key role involves managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and successful project delivery, alongside a supportive benefits package.

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.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Manage monthly payment applications and oversee payment certificates.
• Prepare monthly Cost-Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.

Skills

Project Management

Contractual Expertise

Commercial Acumen

Construction Industry Knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in construction or related field

Job description

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Near Bournemouth - Get in touch for specific address details
Salary: Up to 70,000 + 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:

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

This role is based in our Ringwood office, with travel and overnight stays required as per project needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Benefits Package:

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

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