Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor)
Location: London / UK
The Engineering Services business of ISG delivers our most technically complex engineering led projects. ISG as a whole turned over approximately £2.5bn in construction projects in 2019 of which circa £750m was delivered by the Engineering Services business; the largest contributing sector of the business. We are a privately-owned company with strong financial resilience and a growing order book. We are specifically targeting growth in the Data Centre sector across the UK and Europe.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and project team.
What's in it for you?
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, child care vouchers
Key Responsibilities
To take active responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction
To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal.
To lead role the valuation process, forecast value & maximise value recovery
Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan for agreement with the professional team.
Advise client on procurement routes available.
Prepare, monitor and manage bid package tender schedule.
Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises.
Advise on selection of Sub-Contractors.
Undertake sub-contractor procurement and place orders
Ensure Contracts/Bonds/Warranties/Guarantees/Insurances in place prior to commencement
Undertake sub-contract administration and management
Undertake measurements and administer changes
Prepare, monitor and manage sub-contract package risks & opportunities
Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team.
Monitor the information flow both to and from client's design team to ensure that work undertaken sub-contractors is always fully instructed and authorised.
Attend and if necessary, chair meetings with the design team and with sub-contractors
Monitor, manage and deliver profit plan
Instruct accounts to invoice clients
Instruct accounts to pay subcontractors and suppliers
Prepare and produce ‘rolling' final account throughout project and agree at PC. Subsequently, 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 ES2 directors responsible
Attend monthly Contract Review Meeting
Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
Manage dispute resolutions
Prepare internal reporting via billing monitors, MCR's and interim CVR's
Identify & Implement Cash Strategy
Protect ISG's contractual position and business interests
Develop commercial site team's skill & competencies
Experience & Skills
Recognised qualification in a building related subject
Local supply chain knowledge
Strong knowledge of FIDIC, JCT & NEC form of contracts
Good knowledge of local regulations, codes and standards (desired)
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 multi task
Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
How to apply
If you'd like to be part of #TeamISG – to dream smart, speak frankly, always care and never stop learning – the next step is to make your application by following the link below.
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