We are currently engaged by a highly regarded, privately owned, national sub-contracting organisation that delivers both Roofing and Cladding projects across the UK. They seek a Commercial lead to oversee a series of projects for a prestigious client and thus further strengthen their regional commercial team.
They are looking for a strong Senior QS/MQS or Commercial Manager who can lead on a 30m+ project portfolio, ideally someone whom also has the ambition and potential to grow with this leading business.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Commercial Director
* Preparing & agreeing commercial strategies for projects at tender stage through to site, and as each project develops.
* Leading NEC subcontract procurement and negotiation and Commercially challenging the construction process as, being hands on with projects and staff yet able to contribute at strategic level.
* Assisting with the management of any significant commercial, legal & contractual issues.
* Lead the pricing of high-value compensation events
* Lead the down-selection and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers ensuring best value and compliance with project requirements.
* Foster collaborative relations with the client, project stakeholders and supply chain partners.
* Provide commercial assurance, dispute avoidance, analysing contract issues, risks & opportunities within tenders and ensuring these are built into the commercial strategy.
* Manage the procurement of key work packages from pre-tender through to contract award
* Prepare and issue invitations to Tender (ITT) and Manage the full tender process, Liaising with clients, subcontractors & consultants as required.
* Management and mentoring/development of junior commercial staff.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years as a Senior QS or higher, ideally working for a main/sub-contractor on projects valued between 5M and 50M.
* Strong experience of NEC Contract (essential), ensuring compliance with contractual processes and timelines
* Someone who can manage a portfolio of projects with a combined value of a minimum 30M+.
* Ability to confidently challenge, review, and validate cost build-ups and estimates from team members and subcontractors
* Ideally degree educated with a career demonstrating ambition, loyalty and progression.
* A large proportion of your experience should ideally be in the commercial, mixed use, retail, leisure and/or industrial sectors.
* Experience in defence sector is desirable but not essential
* Someone with an interest in dispute avoidance and construction/contract law may be desirable
* Must be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance
* Sole UK nationality is required for security clearance eligibility
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