QS/Commercial Manager - Mechanical and Electrical
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | ConstructionConstruction - Quantity Surveyor |
| Salary | car allow/benefits package |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 895014_1637236255 |
| Job Views | 91 |
- Description
M&E Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager
Location: London / South East
The Opportunity
Our client, who is a multi-billion pound turnover construction business is involved in delivering technically complex engineering led projects for some of the highest profile businesses in the world, is looking to recruit an outstanding M&E Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager to join their Data Centre team. They are a privately-owned company with strong financial resilience and a growing order book, specifically targeting growth in the Data Centre sector.
This role is responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the wider project team, Project Director and Commercial Director.
Initial project: Phase 1 of a newly awarded Data Centre in West London £100M value.
Key Responsibilities
- To take active responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction with the Commercial and project team
- To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal.
- To take a lead role in the valuation process.
- To actively promote Interior philosophy and culture.
- Be aware of element costings and costs/ft2.
- Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan for agreement with the professional team.
- Confirm project insurance arrangements.
- Advise client on procurement routes available.
- Prepare and monitor Bid Package Tender Schedule.
- Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises.
- Advise on selection of Works Contractors.
- Monitor the information flow both to and from Interior plc to ensure that work undertaken by Interior plc and works contractors is fully authorised at all times.
- Attend and if necessary, chair meetings with the design team and with works contractors.
- Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team.
- Instruct accounts to invoice clients
- Instruct accounts to pay subcontractors and suppliers
- Prepare 'rolling' final account throughout project and agree at PC
- Close out financial account and retention releases
- Prepare final account reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Interior directors responsible
- Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
- Internal reporting via billing monitors, MCR's and interim CVR's
Required Experience & Skills
- Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team and/or multiple smaller projects
- Experience of most forms of contract
- Relationships with clients/consultants and suppliers which will raise profile of the division and lead to new
- Experience in claims resolution both with the Employer and Trade
- Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
- Demonstrably commercially focused with a proven track record of delivering high quality results whilst maintaining positive relationships in difficult financial environments
- Allocation of risk and maximisation of profit in single stage fixed price procurement routes
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
Person Specification
- Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
- Demonstrably commercially focused with a proven track record of delivering high quality results whilst maintaining positive relationships in difficult financial environments
- Allocation of risk and maximisation of profit in single stage fixed price procurement routes
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
What's on offer?
Competitive salary
Car/Travel Allowance
The chance to work with large well known clients, building up your portfolio of project work
An opportunity to develop and progress within the supporting business unit
Private medical cover
Pension matching scheme
Discount on selected retailers and gyms
Voluntary benefits such as cycle to work, childcare vouchers etc.
If you would like to explore this opportunity further and meet the requirements with the job description, then please apply or call me direct for a confidential discussion.
