Carmichael UK are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a tier 1 on a long term project.
You will act as the site based Senior QS for the project. youll will need recent Civils or airport experience.
The project involves the replacement of a significant proportion of the existing asphalt and concrete surfacing on the base, associated infrastructure, drainage and AGL works, with an anticipated value of c. £150m. We are currently in the design and site preparation phase, value c. £20m and pricing the main scheme, which is due to commence early 2026. Based on an NEC4 Option C and due to run until mid-2027.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:
- Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI’s are met / exceeded.
- Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time.
- Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members
- Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets.
- Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors.
- Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts
- Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including communications to client as appropriate.
- Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment
- To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management.
- Client facing role so good communication skills are essential.
Who are we looking for?
- Team player and working with a highly skilled diverse team.
- Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
- Experience within a similar role
- Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel
- Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally.
- Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills.
- Professional Accreditation desired eg. RICS, ICE etc.