Lead Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Lead QS/Commercial Manager for projects in the UK and Ireland. You'll manage contractual agreements, oversee project expenditure, and develop forecasts. Expertise in commercial management and rail signalling is critical. This role requires alternating weeks in London and Cork, with hybrid working options. Join a diverse workforce promoting equality in employment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of commercial management practices.
• Experience with various standard forms of contract.
• Ability to produce integrated cost and performance reports.
• NEC framework knowledge is essential.
• Experience in rail signalling projects is critical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractual terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review and implement incentivisation arrangements.
• Monitor project expenditure and performance monthly.
• Manage project change management processes.
• Develop CAPEX and OPEX forecasts.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of commercial management

Strong working knowledge of contract forms

Understanding of cost and performance reporting

NEC Knowledge

Rail Signalling experience

Job description

Lead QS/Commercial Manager required for UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and agreement of contractual terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, in collaboration with the Project Manager as required.
• Review, develop, and implement appropriate incentivisation arrangements.
• Agree spend profiles aligned with the project programme and schedule.
• Monitor and report performance against agreed spend profiles on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the project change management process, working with relevant functions to assess the impact of changes and associated risks on overall project out-turn.
• Manage the production of a consolidated, project-wide monthly cost and expenditure report.
• Deliver robust and accurate CAPEX and OPEX forecasts for the project.
• Oversee the procurement of project-related services, ensuring compliance with supply chain strategy, policies and procedures.
• Manage the administration of subcontract agreements supporting project delivery.
• Oversee the monthly valuation process.
• Lead the development of mitigation strategies for potential contractor and supplier claims, including adjudication and recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee the agreement of final contractor accounts and the close-out of contractor contracts.
• Oversee Construction Partner applications for payment and the submission and management of Early Warning Notices to the Project Manager.
• Alternate weeks in London and Cork – 2-3 days per week & the rest hybrid

Technical Competencies

• Expert-level knowledge across all aspects of commercial management.
• Strong working knowledge of a range of standard forms of contract.
• Excellent understanding of integrated cost, programme and performance reporting.
• NEC Knowledge
• Rail Signalling experience a must

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.