Commercial Manager – Specialist Construction Sub-Contractor

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Job description

Commercial Manager - Specialist Construction Sub-Contractor

* c£80k - £90k (Dependent on Experience)

* Additional Benefits

The Company

This leading construction subcontractor forms part of a rapidly expanding and successful £100m turnover construction contractor who provide packages to projects in the commercial, retail, and heritage and high end residential sectors.

The Commercial Manager Role

They are currently looking for a Commercial Manager on a permanent basis to join their team based in Reading to manage the commercial aspects of subcontract packages such as cladding, architectural pre-cast concrete, internal stonework and masonry to sectors including commercial, retail, and heritage and high end residential sectors.

You will provide commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery of one or a number of projects to ensure that projects are procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding customers' expectations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* To manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process. In doing so you will price selected trades from first principles using agreed outputs.

* You will also be able to produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team and complete projects take offs to the required level of detail.

* You will accurately value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.

* Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the project's cash position.

* Complete reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.

* Successful procurement

* Re-measurement of high risk packages and key trades

* A detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions

* Financial management and cost control on projects

* A high level of organisation and achieving deadlines

* You will be able to communicate well at all levels

* Recognise when there are challenges/conflicts, acknowledge the feelings and views of all parties and ability to redirect energy towards a common goal

* Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary

* Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives

* Set demanding but achievable objectives for self and others

* Monitor the quality of work and take appropriate corrective action where necessary

The Successful Commercial Manager:

* The successful candidate will have significant experience as an established Senior QS / Managing QS / Commercial Manager within the traditional main contractor new build sector. Your experience doesn't necessarily have to be with a subcontractor.

* The successful candidate should hold a relevant Quantity Surveying degree qualification, you will be an active and effective team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on the client's programmes interfacing with other members of the internal project team.

* Ensure accuracy and quality is to the standard required by the client.

* You will take commercial responsibility for contract performance to maximise both turnover and profitability and will adhere to robust commercial process ensuring that the client obtains continued high quality and value for money.

* You will have strong commercial acumen with good negotiation skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and architects to maintain/build robust relationships