To lead and manage the commercial team working within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects, from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.
Including but not limited to
· Working with the Commercial Manager you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
· Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practice across each project team
· Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
· Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings
· Manage the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities.
· Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
· Establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
· Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change meet contractual imperatives.
· Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including cost value reconciliation and earned value management.
· Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
· Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
· Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all applications for payment are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
· Ensure all valid Supply Chain applications for payment are assessed and certified in a timely manner and payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
· Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
· Management and mentoring of junior commercial staff.
· Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested
03/02/2023
Permanent
To lead and manage the commercial team working within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects, from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.
Including but not limited to
· Working with the Commercial Manager you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
· Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practice across each project team
· Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
· Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings
· Manage the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities.
· Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
· Establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
· Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change meet contractual imperatives.
· Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including cost value reconciliation and earned value management.
· Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
· Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
· Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all applications for payment are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
· Ensure all valid Supply Chain applications for payment are assessed and certified in a timely manner and payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
· Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
· Management and mentoring of junior commercial staff.
· Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested
Would you like an opportunity to join one of the biggest housebuilders in the UK with one of the friendliest cultures?
Established for over 40 years this residential developer growing bigger by the day has an exceptional reputation in the industry. With over 70 new homes developments across North West, Eastern, Midlands, South Midlands, Western, Southern and South West regions the developments are carefully managed and supported by successful regional offices.
As well as building homes, they build futures. They pride themselves on a friendly culture where they are loyal to their staff. Training and development is very important to this business and they provide the chance for employees to develop skills and realise their potential on an ongoing basis.
We are recruiting for a QS to join our clients Eastern Region. Their Surveyor’s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. You’ll be given the autonomy to oversee the full spectrum of costs on a development because just like us, we know you bring an uncompromising commitment to excellence to all that you do.
MAIN DUTIES
Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval.
Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received.
Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing subcontract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice.
Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs including infrastructure costings and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA).
Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date.
Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information
Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary
Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete.
Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate.
Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costings are correct.
Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations.
Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS. •
Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting. •
Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. •
Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required.
Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying role.
A degree in Quantity Surveying. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills. Computer literate.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car, iPhone and Laptop Bupa Health Care cover. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme. 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
Please contact Danny – Cityscape (phone number removed)
23/03/2022
Permanent
Would you like an opportunity to join one of the biggest housebuilders in the UK with one of the friendliest cultures?
Established for over 40 years this residential developer growing bigger by the day has an exceptional reputation in the industry. With over 70 new homes developments across North West, Eastern, Midlands, South Midlands, Western, Southern and South West regions the developments are carefully managed and supported by successful regional offices.
As well as building homes, they build futures. They pride themselves on a friendly culture where they are loyal to their staff. Training and development is very important to this business and they provide the chance for employees to develop skills and realise their potential on an ongoing basis.
We are recruiting for a QS to join our clients Eastern Region. Their Surveyor’s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. You’ll be given the autonomy to oversee the full spectrum of costs on a development because just like us, we know you bring an uncompromising commitment to excellence to all that you do.
MAIN DUTIES
Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval.
Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received.
Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing subcontract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice.
Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs including infrastructure costings and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA).
Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date.
Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information
Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary
Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete.
Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate.
Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costings are correct.
Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations.
Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS. •
Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting. •
Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. •
Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required.
Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying role.
A degree in Quantity Surveying. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills. Computer literate.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car, iPhone and Laptop Bupa Health Care cover. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme. 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
Please contact Danny – Cityscape (phone number removed)
Would you like an opportunity to join one of the biggest housebuilders in the UK with one of the friendliest cultures?
Established for over 40 years this residential developer growing bigger by the day has an exceptional reputation in the industry. With over 70 new homes developments across North West, Eastern, Midlands, South Midlands, Western, Southern and South West regions the developments are carefully managed and supported by successful regional offices.
As well as building homes, they build futures. They pride themselves on a friendly culture where they are loyal to their staff. Training and development is very important to this business and they provide the chance for employees to develop skills and realise their potential on an ongoing basis.
We are recruiting for a QS to join our clients Eastern Region. Their Surveyor’s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. You’ll be given the autonomy to oversee the full spectrum of costs on a development because just like us, we know you bring an uncompromising commitment to excellence to all that you do.
MAIN DUTIES
Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval.
Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received.
Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing subcontract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice.
Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs including infrastructure costings and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA).
Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date.
Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information
Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary
Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete.
Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate.
Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costings are correct.
Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations.
Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS. •
Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting. •
Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. •
Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required.
Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying role.
A degree in Quantity Surveying. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills. Computer literate.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car, iPhone and Laptop Bupa Health Care cover. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme. 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
Please contact Danny – Cityscape (phone number removed)
23/03/2022
Permanent
Would you like an opportunity to join one of the biggest housebuilders in the UK with one of the friendliest cultures?
Established for over 40 years this residential developer growing bigger by the day has an exceptional reputation in the industry. With over 70 new homes developments across North West, Eastern, Midlands, South Midlands, Western, Southern and South West regions the developments are carefully managed and supported by successful regional offices.
As well as building homes, they build futures. They pride themselves on a friendly culture where they are loyal to their staff. Training and development is very important to this business and they provide the chance for employees to develop skills and realise their potential on an ongoing basis.
We are recruiting for a QS to join our clients Eastern Region. Their Surveyor’s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. You’ll be given the autonomy to oversee the full spectrum of costs on a development because just like us, we know you bring an uncompromising commitment to excellence to all that you do.
MAIN DUTIES
Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval.
Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received.
Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing subcontract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice.
Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs including infrastructure costings and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA).
Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date.
Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information
Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary
Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete.
Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate.
Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costings are correct.
Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations.
Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS. •
Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting. •
Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. •
Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required.
Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying role.
A degree in Quantity Surveying. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills. Computer literate.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car, iPhone and Laptop Bupa Health Care cover. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme. 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
Please contact Danny – Cityscape (phone number removed)
Business Development Manager – Commercial Interiors
There is scope within this role for the right person to progress over the next few years to director level within the company.
We are keen to speak with proven Business Development Managers how have the ability win small and medium sized Commercial Fit-out construction projects throughout The East Midlands & Nationwide,
Ideally you will already have a good knowledge of the Interiors Construction Sector on a Regional Level and be able to show a track record in securing fit-out projects with a range of clients. Typical projects will range from £100K - £500K
The role will require a good balance between strategic business development planning and more direct approaches.
Our client has been in business for over 50 years they are well respected throughout the region. They are currently strengthening their Nottingham offices with the addition of a proven Senior Business Development Manager,
This client has a reputation for attracting and retaining some of the best Business Development Manager / Bid Managers / Marketing Managers in the industry. They achieve this with a combination of excellent salary packages and an extensive training and development programme.
Typical Packages include :
Basic Salaries:
Business Development Manager £45K - £65K -
Salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates
Bonus to be discussed at interview
Car / Allowance
For more information please apply via this website or contact Jim Treasure for more information
23/07/2020
Permanent
Business Development Manager – Commercial Interiors
There is scope within this role for the right person to progress over the next few years to director level within the company.
We are keen to speak with proven Business Development Managers how have the ability win small and medium sized Commercial Fit-out construction projects throughout The East Midlands & Nationwide,
Ideally you will already have a good knowledge of the Interiors Construction Sector on a Regional Level and be able to show a track record in securing fit-out projects with a range of clients. Typical projects will range from £100K - £500K
The role will require a good balance between strategic business development planning and more direct approaches.
Our client has been in business for over 50 years they are well respected throughout the region. They are currently strengthening their Nottingham offices with the addition of a proven Senior Business Development Manager,
This client has a reputation for attracting and retaining some of the best Business Development Manager / Bid Managers / Marketing Managers in the industry. They achieve this with a combination of excellent salary packages and an extensive training and development programme.
Typical Packages include :
Basic Salaries:
Business Development Manager £45K - £65K -
Salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates
Bonus to be discussed at interview
Car / Allowance
For more information please apply via this website or contact Jim Treasure for more information
Construction Jobs
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Our client is at the forefront of new & innovative offsite and onsite modular manufacturing and construction technologies in the UK. They have amassed an enviable portfolio of projects across a wide range of sectors, including: Healthcare, Residential, Education & Student Accommodation. Due to continued robust growth, they are now looking to recruit a Construction Site Manager upon an interim basis to join their leadership team in the Hull area, taking responsibility for a school development in the West Midlands area.
Reporting to the Contract Manager you will take responsibility for the organisation of resources and direction of employees and sub-contractors on site, from the commercial teams procurement, to achieve successful project completion, whilst complying with the terms of the contract, Health Safety policy and procedures, to ensure the project is completed to the desired quality, specification, programme and within budget.
The project is due to commence on the 20th July, with a completion date forecast early September. The ideal applicant will reside close to the Hull area, but be flexible to UK travel, spending time on-site in the West Midlands area.
In return the Construction Site Manager positions offers a pro-rata salary £40- £45,000 per annum, plus Company car and fuel card, Pension Company Laptop and phone
Roles and Responsibilities of Construction Site Manager:
Lead the daily activities of site teams, both in-house and sub-contractors, monitoring performance against contract targets and initiating any necessary corrective actions, under the guidance of the Contracts Manager.
Daily management of site labour levels and tasks.
Communicate with subcontract trades for acquisition of rams. Conduct prestart meetings, provide progress updates and sign off works.
Maintain the flow of information and materials for site activities, through procedures.
Manage the procurement use and discharge of Hired equipment.
Meet all requirements under the Considerate Contractor Scheme.
Compose, file and distribute weekly/monthly site generated reports.
Responsible for the implementation of all onsite SHEQ regulations & guidelines and directives in daily activities.
Maintain all onsite and contract SHEQ documentation.
Maintain close working relationship with client project team.
Provide site progress reports and attend update meetings as required.
To assist Support Officer in population of O&M manuals.
Ownership of snagging/handover process.
To assist Custom Care Liaison in arranging and carrying out onsite client training.
Site Manager to collate all documents required for the reporting of a Near Miss, Accident/Incident and commence the investigation.
Any other duties as directed and notified by the senior management Team. Required Qualifications of Construction Site Manager:
CSCS relevant to your current trade/profession
SMSTS
First aid at work
IT Literate MS office
Desirable Qualifications
Fire Marshall
Temp works supervisor
PASMA/IPAF
ASTA Programming
30/06/2020
Our client is at the forefront of new & innovative offsite and onsite modular manufacturing and construction technologies in the UK. They have amassed an enviable portfolio of projects across a wide range of sectors, including: Healthcare, Residential, Education & Student Accommodation. Due to continued robust growth, they are now looking to recruit a Construction Site Manager upon an interim basis to join their leadership team in the Hull area, taking responsibility for a school development in the West Midlands area.
Reporting to the Contract Manager you will take responsibility for the organisation of resources and direction of employees and sub-contractors on site, from the commercial teams procurement, to achieve successful project completion, whilst complying with the terms of the contract, Health Safety policy and procedures, to ensure the project is completed to the desired quality, specification, programme and within budget.
The project is due to commence on the 20th July, with a completion date forecast early September. The ideal applicant will reside close to the Hull area, but be flexible to UK travel, spending time on-site in the West Midlands area.
In return the Construction Site Manager positions offers a pro-rata salary £40- £45,000 per annum, plus Company car and fuel card, Pension Company Laptop and phone
Roles and Responsibilities of Construction Site Manager:
Lead the daily activities of site teams, both in-house and sub-contractors, monitoring performance against contract targets and initiating any necessary corrective actions, under the guidance of the Contracts Manager.
Daily management of site labour levels and tasks.
Communicate with subcontract trades for acquisition of rams. Conduct prestart meetings, provide progress updates and sign off works.
Maintain the flow of information and materials for site activities, through procedures.
Manage the procurement use and discharge of Hired equipment.
Meet all requirements under the Considerate Contractor Scheme.
Compose, file and distribute weekly/monthly site generated reports.
Responsible for the implementation of all onsite SHEQ regulations & guidelines and directives in daily activities.
Maintain all onsite and contract SHEQ documentation.
Maintain close working relationship with client project team.
Provide site progress reports and attend update meetings as required.
To assist Support Officer in population of O&M manuals.
Ownership of snagging/handover process.
To assist Custom Care Liaison in arranging and carrying out onsite client training.
Site Manager to collate all documents required for the reporting of a Near Miss, Accident/Incident and commence the investigation.
Any other duties as directed and notified by the senior management Team. Required Qualifications of Construction Site Manager:
CSCS relevant to your current trade/profession
SMSTS
First aid at work
IT Literate MS office
Desirable Qualifications
Fire Marshall
Temp works supervisor
PASMA/IPAF
ASTA Programming
