Senior QS/Commercial Manager – Highways

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior QS/Commercial Manager with highways and civils experience to manage contracts throughout the South East of the UK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial management, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring compliance with contract laws. This role promises an engaging work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law.
• Detailed knowledge of tendering and procurement process.
• Strong working knowledge of project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial framework of the contract.
• Provide accurate forecasts of project costs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide team support.
• Maintain contract documents and cost reporting.

Skills

Construction and contract law knowledge

Tendering and procurement process

Project management

Commercial management in highways

Knowledge of plant and equipment

NEC forms of contract

Negotiation with subcontractors

Civil engineering practices

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior QS/Commercial Manager with Highways and Civils Experience to work across the South East. You will be working for a first tier contractor that operates throughout the UK providing Highways and Civils related services.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial framework of the contract with responsibility for cost control, producing work orders, procurement, sub contractors, interim accounts, producing final accounts and allocating revenue.
• Producing and providing accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value.
• Team management and mentoring junior members of staff, along with providing advice and guidance to other members of the team as required.
• Management and maintenance of the contract, updating the cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is recorded and tracked with budget & tender allowances, commitments and deviations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions of Contracts
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement process
• Strong working knowledge of construction techniques including project management
• You will have the ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to a highways business
• Working knowledge of plant, equipment and materials
• Conversant with NEC forms of contract
• Experience of negotiating with subcontractors and supply chain partners
• General civil engineering and surfacing practices

How to Apply

If this role is of interest please contact us on 0207 401 8886 and ask to speak with our Highways team.