Head of Commercial

Fortus Recruitment Group LTD; Chester; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is seeking a Head of Commercial for the social housing/property services division in Warrington. You will manage a £50m per annum portfolio, spanning responsive repairs, planned maintenance, retrofit and fire safety projects, with responsibility for cost planning and profitable delivery.

The role offers a strong salary and package, with progression opportunities as the business continues its UK growth.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning
• Set up and commercial management of contracts
• Lead a team of 3-4 Senior Quantity Surveyors and their commercial teams
• Liaise with operations to meet timelines and budgets
• Reconcile cost/value reports and forecast profitability
• Work with NHF Schedule of Rates
• Approve subcontractors and supplier payments
• Attend progress meetings with clients
• Oversee site activity and manage cash flow

Job description

Head Of Commercial - Warrington

Reactive Maintenance & Planned Maintenance- Social Housing/Property Services

Up to £120,000 Plus Package

Our client, an established and rapidly growing contractor who operate nationally, are looking for an experienced Head Of Commercial to join their property services division.

They currently deliver day to day construction & property services for local authorities and housing associations nationally. Contracts are typically responsive repairs, planned maintenance, retrofit and fire safety projects. Within this role you will be managing a diverse portfolio with a value of £50m per annum.

With a very strong reputation, they are growing around the UK this is an incredible opportunity to join a reputable and established business with long term security and career prospects.

This role is to join the commercial department for the property services division. My client are ideally looking for someone with 5+ years experience as a Commercial Manager, however they would consider an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a step up.

Day to day responsibilities will include;

• Cost planning
• Closing out and Setting up contracts commercially
• Manage a team of 3-4 Senior quantity surveyors and their commercial teams
• Liaise with operational team to ensure works are completed on time and within budget
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts
• Working off the NHF Schedule of rates
• Approve sub-contractors & supplier payments
• Attending & Charing progress meetings with clients
• Regular on site
• P&L with operational leads
• Cash flow management

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business on a permanent basis. Due to company growth, if performance is good there will be realistic opportunities of progression and career development. They are also offering a great salary & package.

Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.