Managing Quantity Surveyor/ Commerical Manager

Redbridge, Greater London

£100000/annum

Commercial Manager / Managing QS

Location: Head Office, South Woodford (office-based, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, no hybrid working)
Salary: £100,000+ depending on experience and suitability
Package allowance: £10,000 to use as you wish (car allowance, private healthcare, etc.)
Start date: To be confirmed
Reports to: Business Manager (or relevant Company Director)

The role

A senior opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance of a division with an annual turnover of approx. £40m. You’ll lead a team of 5 QSs and be accountable for the commercial, financial and contractual control of the division, maximising profitability while protecting the company’s legal and contractual position.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

Line manage all QSs in the division, ensuring new starters work professionally with clients and suppliers
Lead financial strategy at contract establishment stage and manage the approach with the QS teams
Hold regular project reviews with site teams and the operational lead, working directly with clients where needed

Profit and performance

Maximise profit on all live schemes, identifying every opportunity for variations and specification changes to improve margin
Own profitability reporting for the division, ensuring it is accurate and robust, with risks and opportunities discussed monthly with the Ops Manager and Regional Director
Ensure monthly billings are accurate and realistic, and report on major movements in projections
Produce a risk and opportunity adjusted financial report each month for internal management
Manage cash collection and invoicing of accrued income
Manage cost allocations across regional overheads and directly costed staff
Manage “red flag” reports, chasing outstanding issues and reporting progress

Supply chain and procurement

Set up regional supply chain deals with the central procurement department
Maximise sub-contract buying gains, working with the Ops Manager on sub-contractor selection at contract set-up
Manage supply chain performance, ensuring prompt payment and compliance with our Commitments to Subcontractors
Work with Regional Director and Bid teams to ensure a fair split of work between estimating and operations

Risk, tenders and disputes

Identify and manage financial risk, particularly when working in new areas or with new suppliers, and on complex contract issues such as TUPE
Work with the Ops Manager, Regional Director and legal department on live and potential disputes
Establish accurate delivery cost data and ensure real costs are built into live tenders
Attend financial tender adjudication reviews to discuss risks and opportunities

About you

Proven track record as a Commercial Manager or senior/Managing QS
Experience leading and developing a team of QSs
Strong knowledge of contract administration, valuations, applications and cost reporting
Commercially sharp, with experience of variations, margin improvement and dispute management
Confident communicator at all levels, from site teams to clients and directors

What we offer