Senior Quantity Surveyor

Colas USA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead and manage their commercial team across multidisciplinary light rail projects. This role involves overseeing all aspects of commercial management from project inception to final account, ensuring maximum profitability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the engineering or construction sector, with proven experience in managing large-scale projects. The company offers a supportive environment with industry-leading benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Industry-leading Life Assurance

Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Management with a track record in major projects.
• Hands-on experience in finance or commercial roles within engineering or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial teams across multiple projects.
• Handle all contractual matters from inception to close out.
• Establish and monitor project lifecycle cost forecasts.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost and Budget Administration

Financial Reporting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

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Role Overview

To assist in leading and managing the commercial team within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.

Person Specification

Experience working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector, with hands-on experience as a Commercial Manager for contractors on large civils or infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts.

• Cost and budget administration
• Financial and commercial reporting to board level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS, with a proven track record in major projects.

Preferred but not essential:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, develop, and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects, working with the Commercial Manager.
• Promote commercial awareness and embed best practices across project teams.
• Manage all contractual matters from inception to close out, understanding the contract and its implications for profit.
• Assist in preparing contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings.
• Manage the Risk & Opportunities process during tender and construction phases, ensuring contractual solutions and strategies balance risks and opportunities.
• Set and manage budgets, ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into relevant WBS.
• Establish and update project lifecycle cost forecasts monthly, monitoring against targets.
• Record contractual entitlements proactively, notify events timely, and ensure accurate pricing and substantiation of changes.
• Maintain rigorous cost controls, early warning systems, and provide accurate financial data and reports, including EVM.
• Support procurement to deliver projects safely, on time, cost-effectively, and with quality.
• Validate procurement expenditure and ensure it aligns with budgets.
• Manage contractually agreed cash flows and ensure timely submission and assessment of AFP’s.
• Ensure valid Supply Chain payments are made per agreements.
• Negotiate and resolve contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading Life Assurance
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service

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