Commercial Manager (Retail Fitout)

Austin Fraser; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company with over 20 years of experience in the retail fit-out sector. This role as a Commercial Manager offers the chance to lead pre and post contract quantity surveying duties while working closely with key clients. The organization prides itself on its strong partnerships and commitment to quality service, ensuring that all employees contribute to a culture of excellence. With a focus on teamwork and open communication, you will thrive in an environment that values your skills and encourages professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in pre and post contract quantity surveying duties.
• Understanding of construction techniques, especially carpentry and joinery.

Responsibilities

• Production of estimates from drawings and ensuring compliance.
• Liaison with Contracts Managers and project cost monitoring.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Cost Monitoring

Carpentry and Joinery Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Commercial Manager

Retail Fit-out Specialist

Lichfield, Staffordshire

50,000 - 65,000 + Car/Allowance + Stakeholder Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Healthcare + Bonus

Here lies a business with a 20 year pedigree and over 85% of work is repeat business. It's all about partnerships here and bringing the right people into the business will enhance this culture they've created. The culture means that everyone in the business goes above and beyond to meet client needs. Their clients love the consistency, open communication and transparency throughout.

The business is structured with Key Account Managers and Directors heading up departments tailored to each client which creates close knit teams and maintains the quality of service through a large organisation.

As the shopfitting and high street retail industries have become more competitive, this company positions itself at the top with blue chip retail clients.

The Role

You must be capable of carrying out most pre and post contract quantity surveying duties without supervision including:

1. Production of estimates from drawings.
2. Ensure that any estimates make adequate provision for both H&S and Environmental compliance.
3. Production of Quantities, rates build ups and production of detailed estimates.
4. Agreeing and placing of sub-contract orders.
5. Liaison with Contracts Managers.
6. Project cost monitoring and reporting.
7. Account agreement with sub-contractors and clients.

The employee should ideally have the following attributes in order to be proficient in their role:

1. Understanding of construction techniques with a particular reference to carpentry, joinery and finishing trades.
2. Be computer literate.
3. Professional and pleasant personality.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Pro-active.
6. Able to work well under pressure and manage the pressure of conflicting demands and prioritize tasks.
7. Attention to detail.
8. To work independently as well as in a team.
9. Be persistent & enthusiastic.
10. Tact, discretion and respect for confidentiality.
11. Reliable and honest.