Overview
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Location: Mandatory to work 3/4 days on-site (including Clearwater, Reading). Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. The role is subject to BPSS clearance, including identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.
About the Role
We are growing our team delivering AMP8 for Thames Water, to meet the greatly enlarged programme of works between 2025 and 2030. Tilbury Douglas has been allocated circa £250m of projects in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions. This is an opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Our projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes and range between £2.5m to £25m in size, with several on sites where AMP7 projects are being completed. We are delivering enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies and recruiting across all project disciplines including management, supervision, design, engineering, commercial, project controls and project services.
Responsibilities
* Provide commercial management on medium to high risk / complexity projects including the following tasks:
* Co-ordinate with, report to and implement the reasonable directives of the Managing Quantity Surveyor (functional reporting).
* Complete monthly internal CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting.
* Liaise with Contracts Managers on day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure financial success and keep the Commercial Manager apprised of material events.
* Undertake subcontract procurement from cradle to grave (enquiry packages, bid analysis and recommendations, Subcontract drafting and Subcontract management through to final account).
* Supervise, mentor and develop junior staff.
* Ensure consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the Contract are given promptly.
* Compile and submit monthly Applications for Payment to the Client.
* Involve in dispute avoidance/resolution.
* Manage meetings where appropriate.
* Line management responsibility for junior members of the commercial team.
* Complete accurate internal cash flow forecast updates and external reporting to the Client including Value of Work Done and cash flow forecasting.
* Ensure disciplined change control with the supply chain and client.
* Negotiate Main Contract Final Accounts.
* Undertake robust cost control including management of accruals, actual costs and allocations.
* Provide commercial support to the project operations team including regular site presence.
Required Skills
* Sound and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and its key parties.
* Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
* Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
* Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction processes.
* Ability to negotiate with clients/subcontractors and draft subcontracts.
* Knowledge of CIS.
* Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.
* Ability to work in a team environment and manage risk assessments with project team members.
* Extensive experience on live projects and final accounts, with exposure to dispute resolution and value engineering.
* Experience of procuring major works subcontracts and managing, mentoring and developing staff.
* Professional membership of a recognised institute (e.g., RICS) is desirable.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry standard systems, including Common Data Environment, financial and Project Management tools.
* Experience of working on Water Treatment projects is highly desirable.
What we can offer you
* 26 days annual leave (with option to buy or sell up to 3 days).
* 3 additional long service days after 3, 7 and 10 years.
* Private medical insurance (self, with option to add family).
* Life Assurance.
* Defined contribution pension scheme, matched up to 8%.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on role).
* Employee Assistance Programme and professional membership fees paid.
* Perks at Work discount scheme and Flexible Benefits, including options such as critical illness, travel insurance, cycle to work, and more.
We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award. We look forward to receiving your application!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management
* Industries
* Construction
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