Role Responsibilities:
- Manage the Business Unit revenue and cashflow with forecasted vs. actual monthly reporting and comply with Business commercial governance. Issue the as defined Commercial reports per pre-agreed timelines and dates.
- Agree the optimum commercial structure to support the Business Unit & the Business overall (Group BD and Estimating support on an ad-hoc basis) with the Group Comm. Dir. / BU Commercial Lead.
- Implement the optimum structure and train the Commercial Team.
- Recorded weekly meeting with the Operations Manager on key deliverables for the Business Unit.
- Co-ordinate, manage and support QS R&R deliverables
- Ensure all handover meetings take place and actions are minuted and closed prior to profit plan signoff.
- Evaluate the Tender Bids
- Evaluate Contract position of “likely win” bids with the Group Contracts Lead and lead negotiations with Client representatives
- Interpret contract rights & obligations and evaluate technical/financial risks for management reporting.
- Review all QS profit plans for monthly signoff and audit and challenge the detail on an interim reporting basis where risk lends itself to further ongoing review.
- Lead, manage and close matters where QS support is needed for R&R deliverables working with Operations Manager / PM / other support functions without the need for further escalation to senior management.
- Identify potential commercial risks, manage & implement agreed mitigation strategies/innovative control measures with the Group Comm. Dir. / BU Commercial Lead and ensure prompt reporting of same to Senior Management with recommendations.
- Attend meetings as required. Ensure all escalated commercial matters are clearly communicated, actioned and closed where practicable.
- Strengthen the commercial awareness of the support functions. Work closely with the support functions to develop greater technical knowledge and understanding; primarily finance, operations, planning & engineering.
- Audit live projects to ensure planned commercial processes are implemented and information is accurate. Challenge and improve commercial position and structures as required.
- Maintain accurate records and provide necessary detailed backup to support commercial decisions.
- Manage and approve vendor / sub-contractor / on hire agency / C2 Personnel / Consultancy sub contract terms & conditions and payments.
- Follow direction of Senior Management in undertaking work duties and work as an integral part of the Business Unit and Group Commercial teams.
- Support & challenge the Engineering, Operational, Contractual and Commercial teams on information received.
- Optimise time management within BU department - speed and accuracy of information is a priority. Communicate with Operations Manager and PM’s where support is required.
- Manage the prompt closure of final account negotiations ensuring retention release on time.
- Propose and support the implementation of lean process improvements
- Implement and Audit Group Commercial Strategy in line with Functional Strategy Map
- Communicate effectively to your commercial team. Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty and hard work in the performance of all duties.
- Complete yearly performance review and put structure in place to train and develop the BU Commercial Team.
- Manage and support the training and development programme for members of the BU Commercial team.
- Have a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications. Ensure close collaboration with QS, Planning and Engineering regarding accuracy of progress reporting.
- Build new Client relationships and maintain existing relationships during and post project completion
- Comply with the Business training requirements as outlined on the company HRM.
- Quantity surveying experience essential on Electrical and or Mechanical Projects.
- 3rd Level Qualification in Quantity Surveyor / Construction Economics
- Proficient in excel.
- Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction
- Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications and ability to administer same.
- Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations
- Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills
- Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills dealing with design team/client/meetings etc.
- Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.
- Capable of managing and developing a team and key teams player while also achieving the best possible outcomes
- Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
- Permanent position with a considerable portfolio of works