Senior Quantity Surveyor

Colas; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a dynamic team in managing multidisciplinary light rail projects. This role involves overseeing all aspects of commercial management from inception to close out, ensuring maximum profitability while maintaining rigorous cost controls. You will play a pivotal role in financial reporting and contract management, driving commercial awareness across project teams. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on delivering high-quality results, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact significant infrastructure developments. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Commercial Management on large civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of finance systems and various forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial teams across multiple projects.
• Ensure robust cost controls and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage Risk & Opportunities process during tender and construction phases.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Administration

Financial Reporting

Contract Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Tools

Finance Systems

Job description

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Purpose of the Role

To assist in leading and managing the commercial team working 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.

An example of the current type of projects being delivered by the MMA is the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension which will provide direct access from the Wolverhampton to Birmingham Metro route, which passes through Wednesbury, Dudley Port, Dudley and Merry Hill.

The route is planned to consist of 10km of twin track running from Wednesbury Depot on Potter Lane to the Merry Hill Shopping Centre near Brierley Hill.

The extension will service the Wednesbury, Tipton and Dudley regeneration areas offering connections to Line 1 between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Person Specification

Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager 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
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects.

Preferred but not Essential

• 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

Including but not limited to:

• Working with the Commercial Manager you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects.
• Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practice across each project team.
• Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in-depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
• Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings.
• Manage the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risks and opportunities.
• Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS.
• Establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets.
• Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change.
• Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM.
• Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
• Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project.
• Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP's are submitted/assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
• Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
• Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service