Description Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution. This role will provide commercial support at a project level in all aspects of commercial control. You will work on both live projects and tender opportunities within the power sector. You will use your in-depth experience of the NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract (Options A and C) to administer projects effectively, including the development and implementation of subcontracts with the supply chain. Technical responsibilities Conduct monthly internal reporting through the CVR and internal commercial management procedures. Conduct monthly reporting to the client in accordance with the contract and the client periodical reporting procedure Ensure cash flow is optimised through the development of activity schedules, the submission of monthly valuations and the control of subcontractor accounts. Drive the recovery of outstanding monies and ensure all queries are fully resolved in a timely manner. Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change events. Manage change events in accordance with the contract, including early warnings, CE notification, CE quotation and through to CE implementation and inclusion into the new cost and programme baselines. Produce cost estimates and subcontract enquiries for both tender proposals and compensation events. Ensure the project delivery teams adhere to risk management procedures and financial compliance. Record the commercial KPI data at the project level and minimise any potential negative effect on your projects. Maintain the projects adherence to payment timescales. Prepare and manage sub-contracts throughout the project, through to Final Account agreement. Functional responsibilities Work closely with the project delivery teams to enforce the business drivers and outcomes for your projects. Maximise profitability having regard to client and subcontractor relations, third party incomers and the company's strategic objectives. regarding client relations and the risk/reward philosophy. A commercially and contractually astute individual who takes ownership of performance. Assistance with the management, preparation and submission of tender enquiries. Undertake costing activities, utilising a sound working knowledge of tender process. Interact and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives. Be able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines. Be able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team. Identifying new skills and competencies required to meet business needs and actively supporting the development and recruitment of talent. Support the continued development of more junior team personnel, providing commercial guidance and establishing training needs. Qualifications BSc in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent commercially related subject and 3 years relevant experience required OR Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related subject, and 4 years relevant experience required OR General Certificate of Secondary Education and 6 years of relevant experience Required Chartership or working towards chartership through the RICS or a similar accredited institution. Experience within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector preferred Awareness and experience of construction methods, technology, standard forms of measurement and forms of contract NEC 3/4 Options A & C. Excellent computer literacy with experience MS office suite of programs. Ability to read and understand a project program. Excellent communication skills and analytical skills with the ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments. Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the industry. Strong understanding of project management to execute project work. Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution. Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas and valuing the contribution of all team members. Strong verbal and written communication. Collaborative and keen to share information, knowledge and skills. Seek new opportunities for learning and career progression. Be able to identify the goals of any project and work steadily towards them. Ability to adhere to a structured and methodical approach to any task, identifying priorities and setting deadlines. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Job Estimating Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham Other Locations GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Req ID: 260566 Job Hire Type Experienced LI-DZ UKO N/A