Job Description

About the Client:
The Group we represent is a lean and agile organisation with a family ethos. They recognise the need to be adaptable to customers` needs in a complex world. They respond by investing in a total in-house solution to ensure flexibility, control and above all quality and safety. The clients UK and wider global activities are supported by a structured management approach that performs with seamless efficiency. They operate with integrity and transparency to deliver multi-disciplined projects on time and to the highest standards. They currently turnover in Excess of £250m between the UK & Europe. 
They are currently looking for a Managing QS to lead a prestigious scheme within the Data Centre space with full responsibility of the commercial aspect from cradle to grave including growing your own team.

Responsibility:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Responsible for all commercial and financial management activities undertaken on the project
• Ensure that they uphold the company values and promote the company as an all-round company.
• To perform the role of one of the company representatives.
• To work with the other board members to ensure that the company objectives and obligations are met.
• To manage all commercial aspects of the the company Projects.
• Provide Senior Management and the Operations Team with commercial advice and reports
• Ensure systems are in place to adequately monitor, review and control costs, risks and commercial process.
• Oversee the sub-contract procurement programme to ensure that sub-contractors are procured in accordance with procedures and on the best commercial terms where appropriate.
• Oversee the change control and variation process procedures to ensure they are adhered to. Oversee the risk management function to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.
• Oversee the Procurement function to ensure that goods and services are obtained in accordance with the contract requirements on the best commercial terms.
• Ensure that the insurance claims are managed and the claims process is adhered to.
• Liaise with and co-ordinate legal, tax, insurance and commercial inputs to the company.
• Ensure suitable and compatible management systems within the group companies.
• Responsible for ensuring that monthly invoicing is done on time to create a neutral cash flow
• Champion a commercial outlook in a construction/transport infrastructure environment.
• Manage contract audits twice yearly.
• Facilitate an Alliance partnering culture.
• Carry out regular reviews of the commercial function to ensure "best practice" is maintained.
• Assurance that the correct financial recovery is achieved
• Supervise management of forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting in liaison with the finance department such that audit records are established and applications for payment submitted by the required period end dates.
• Liaise with the company Commercial Managers to identify problems of matters requiring resolution in order to establish common Commercial policy
• Manage Implementation and review sub-contract procurement programme to ensure sub-contractors are procured as required.
• Maintain overview of sub contract accounts to ensure they are being progressed to a satisfactory conclusion. In the event that any disputes arise provide advices to commercial staff and where required become actively involved in the resolution of the dispute to ensure its rapid and efficient conclusion.
• Ensure the procedures for change control and variation processes include identification, pricing and negotiation of the value of changes with the company and are adhered to.
• Ensure that all reports are prepared as required including line management of reports within the commercial team.

Qualifications:

• A disciplined, organised hard task master would have drive and autonomy.
• A minimum HNC/HND qualification within Commercial Manager / Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying.
• Previous commercial management experience in a construction environment.
• Professional training or a graduate with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of Contract Terms and Conditions
• Awareness of financial/ management accounting and reporting procedures
• Business analysis - able to document processes and recommend improvements
• MS office - Intermediate user.