Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic and supportive work环境

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd seeks a Commercial Manager on a contract basis to drive pre-contract activities, lead bid and pricing strategies, and support post-contract management for a specialist M&E contractor in Surrey.

You will join the senior commercial team, influence work-winning strategies, and ensure robust commercial delivery across NI business and client accounts. Experience in construction/maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant field; QS qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior level in a commercial environment.
• Proven track record in operational and commercial management within building construction/maintenance.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and analytical abilities.
• IT literacy with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the Head of Commercial and Procurement senior management team.
• Act as a business partner to drive sustainable and high-quality results.
• Manage pre-contract duties including reviewing client contracts and tender documentation.
• Lead negotiations and agreements related to bonds, warranties and insurances.
• Maintain contract files and manage pre-contract/award correspondence.
• Support bid activities across various business lines as directed.
• Develop work-winning negotiation and commercial strategies to support sales.
• Plan and manage inputs from stakeholders to improve bid content and value propositions.
• Review tender programmes with operations to ensure full resourcing and pricing reflection.
• Develop and maintain a bid library and pricing strategies.
• Provide administrative support and ensure H&S compliance.

Skills

Operational management

Negotiation

Bid management

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc or equivalent in a relevant field

Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tender software

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior QS on a contract basis for a specialist M&E contractor!

• Location: Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our client's dynamic commercial organisation. This pivotal role involves providing bid, commercial knowledge, and support across our client's New Installation (NI) business and Client executive account. The successful candidate will manage pre-contract work, winning risks and opportunities, and play a key role in post-contract management. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence work-winning strategies and enhance customer experiences through continuous improvement initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the Head of Commercial and Procurement senior management team.
• Serve as a business partner to drive sustainable and high-quality results.
• Manage commercial pre-award contractual duties including reviewing client contracts, preparing tender documentation, and developing solutions to manage risks.
• Lead negotiations and execute agreements related to bonds, warranties, and insurances.
• Maintain accurate contract files and manage pre-contract/award correspondence.
• Support bid activities across various business lines as directed.
• Develop work-winning negotiation and commercial strategies to support sales in managing bid responses and developing customer proposals.
• Plan and manage inputs from different stakeholders to improve bid content and deliver value propositions.
• Review tender project programmes with operations to ensure full resourcing and pricing reflection.
• Develop and maintain a bid library and support sales with pricing strategies.
• Provide administrative support and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational and commercial management within the building construction and/or maintenance industry.
• BSc or equivalent in a relevant field, with a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior level in a commercial environment.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management, planning, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to solve complex issues and make decisions based on accurate analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in estimating project costs and managing Health & Safety compliance.
• IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career growth both locally and internationally.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

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