Due to reputation and client demand, we are now seeking to appoint a Trainee Commercial Manager.
About Freemont
At Freemont Building Ltd, we are a warm, friendly, and professional team. We are construction fit-out specialists in multiple commercial environments:
1. Restaurants & Bars
The Ideal Candidate
You will have the passion and drive for an exciting career within the construction industry. We seek an individual with a keen eye for detail and self-motivation. You will have the ambition and ability to learn new skills, techniques, and disciplines associated with this newly created role.
After initial training, development, and comprehensive familiarisation with the role and responsibilities, you will drive forward and demonstrate your aptitude.
It would certainly be desirable to have had experience in construction or fit-out, potentially obtained through an industrial placement as part of the relevant educational discipline.
The Role
You will take a key role in:
1. Interpretation of project drawing packs, from concept designs through to full working construction drawings.
2. Attending client meetings and assisting with the determination of project requirements, as and when required.
3. Conducting site visits with senior team members.
4. Preparing schedules of material costs for each project element by taking accurate measures from scale drawings.
5. Effective procurement by communicating material requirements to suppliers, including partition wall materials, insulation, fixings, timber, ceiling systems, plant hire, skips, and refuse.
6. Reviewing quotations to ensure fair, accurate, and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval by the Senior Team.
7. Completing detailed, trade-specific enquiries and accurately communicating relevant information to subcontractors.
8. Assisting in the production of programmes of works.
9. Diarising site visits to monitor project progress.
10. On project commencement, liaising with Site Management to detail diarised material deliveries.
Location
Our Head Office is in Prestwich, Manchester, and will be your main location for the role. We deliver projects in towns and cities across the UK, and conducting site visits is essential.
Mobility
A full UK Driving Licence is essential. You will need your own transport, but visits to future and existing sites will be expensed. Occasionally, you will travel to sites with a member or members of the senior team.
Education/Qualifications
You will have a degree or equivalent educational qualification in Construction Management, Accountancy, Quantity Surveying, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
Skills and Competencies
1. Sound knowledge and use of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word & Excel
2. Ability to prioritise
3. Self-motivated, pro-active, and keen to develop their role within the business
4. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
5. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Training and Support
You will be trained, mentored, and supported by the Operations Director, Project Director, and Contracts Manager.
Package and Benefits
1. Full Time Position. Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
2. Your Starting Salary will be £25,000 per annum, rising to £27,500 after a 6-month probationary period.
3. 28 days holiday inclusive of statutory bank holidays (5 days to be taken between 22nd Dec - 2nd Jan)
4. Company Pension Scheme
5. Expensed fuel and parking costs for site visits
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