Pre Contract Power Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

NG Bailey Group Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering firm in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to oversee pre-contract matters and lead the commercial team. This role demands significant experience in managing project performance and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and be familiar with various contract forms, including NEC and JCT. Competitive salary and benefits including a company car and flexible working opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Up to 25 days holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits such as Dental and Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience responsible for commercial performance of projects.
• HV experience, including New Connections/Point of Connections.
• Experience on various forms of Contract (NEC/JCT/FIDIC).
• Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects.
• Pre-Contract Tender experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Team and maximize team potential.
• Evaluate commercial contracts for bids and manage tender costs.
• Ensure all contracts are appropriate and manage financial targets.

Skills

Commercial performance management

Contract negotiation

Civil Engineering experience

Team management

Risk management

Education

BSC/MSC degree in a relevant field

Chartership/membership to industry body

Job description

Overview

Pre Contract Power Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager – London (Hybrid) – Permanent, Full time. Competitive salary, car/car allowance, and flexible benefits. Freedom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to work within the Power SBU alongside the operation, technical and bidding teams as the dedicated Commercial Lead for Pre-Contract matters for all tenders.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the SBU, you will ensure governance is followed while proactively engaging and negotiating with new and existing clients. You will lead the negotiation process upstream and downstream (where required) with effective strategies to protect the business’ red lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Commercial Team and wider groups in line with company standards and values, aiming to maximise the potential of both teams and individuals.
• Commercial contract evaluation for bids including Commercial Review, Legal review, risk profile and mitigation strategy, Insurance and bonds review.
• Ensure all rates are built up from first principles and market tested.
• Collaborate with other SBUs, including internal Professional Services for internal design for prospective tenders; manage contracts and ensure appropriate commercial rigour in line with Group operating standards.
• Manage tender costs within the SBU to ensure fairness and equity.
• Lead on Handover to delivery team; complete business reports as required by the Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director and/or Senior Commercial Manager.
• Ensure all contracts, up and down the supply chain, are in place and appropriate for the business; provide projected cash flow forecasts and value completed works as required.
• Identify and notify of Compensation Events (if required); work with estimator and CVR creation.
• Attend client progress meetings and prepare necessary commercial paperwork for Operations Delivery (OD) as required; follow procedures for Client Work Approval; manage applications, invoicing and debts.
• Manage the Commercial team (potential for future); monitor financial targets and forecasting, collaborating with Operations to meet monthly targets.

What We're Looking For

Essential: Significant experience responsible for the commercial performance of projects; HV experience, including New Connections/Point of Connections; experience on various forms of Contract (NEC/JCT/FIDIC); experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects; Pre-Contract Tender experience.

Desirable: Experience successfully managing a team.

Qualifications

Relevant BSC/MSC degree; Chartership and/or membership to an industry recognised body.

Benefits

We continuously evolve our benefits to attract and retain great people. See below for some examples:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits (Dental, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes)

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we invest in training and development. We work across building and infrastructure sectors with a forward-thinking approach, delivering innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression & Next Steps

Progression is valued, with a clearly defined development path supported by regular reviews and ongoing training. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We’ll outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice.