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Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying Background) Rostrevor, Northern Ireland Full Time Office-based, but hybrid working may be considered £50,000 - £70,000 per annum Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up into a strategic Commercial Manager role? Join a fast-growing, specialist civil engineering contractor delivering cutting-edge groundwork projects for data centres across the UK and Europe. Based in Northern Ireland with projects across borders, this role offers high-impact work, strong progression, and generous benefits. Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior Commercial Manager role. The successful candidate will lead a commercial team, shape their strategy, and oversee projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Key responsibilities will include managing commercial processes, monitoring issues, assessing risks, maximising cash flow, preparing claims, and negotiating terms with clients and suppliers. Strong leadership, flexibility with Construction Form Contracts, and excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential to succeed in this role. Are you the right person for the job? Essential Requirements 5+ years experience in a senior QS or commercial role Degree in Quantity Surveying Groundworks or Civil Engineering background Strong contractual knowledge (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.) Full and clean driving license Hold relevant safety accreditations Desirable MRICS/MCICES qualification Experience working across the UK/Ireland/Europe What will your role look like? Manage and negotiate the subcontract tender process, including estimating, selection of subcontractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation. Preparation and processing of quotations, bids, and tenders within client deadlines. Produce breakdowns and undertake value engineering to meet client budgetary requirements. Preparation of reports and technical documentation, assisting with bid and tender documentation, and contractual terms. Preparation of cost, value, and reconciliation monthly reports on each assigned project. Monitor cash flow and valuation planning, ensuring applications/valuations are made correctly and in a timely manner. Completion of site measurements and preparation of estimates for clients. Coordinate with Clients, subcontractors and Suppliers to ensure costs, profitability, and value meet project requirements through to final accounts. Resolve contractual/payment disputes proactively and in a timely manner. Manage sub-contractor accounts in strict accordance with their terms and conditions to meet project demands/timeframes. Ensure all duties comply with company standard HSE policies & procedures. Material take-offs; checking quantities against BoQ and relevant specifications. Daily program checking, programming, weekly reporting, week lookahead plans, and follow-ups with Site Manager. Avoid construction delays by efficiently conducting site inspections. Conduct production and operations meetings to facilitate stronger communication and issue resolution. Assist in the procurement and buying of materials. Payment notices and final accounts to subcontractors. Responsible for labour allocations along with the Contracts Manager and management of labour teams. Knowledge of UK, Irish, and European Construction methods and Rates. What can you expect in return? Fully office-based, but hybrid working may be considered Car allowance Health insurance Contributory pension Major Progression Opportunity Training and Development What's next? It's easy! Click "APPLY" now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. JBRP1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire , at our Wakefield office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role Working closely with other departments, you will attend customer care and partner meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication Attend partner meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of procurement programmes Scope out and distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations Issue variation orders alongside providing cost advice on any major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors, negotiating the cost of variations. Collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out as required and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties Provide cost advice to the Customer Service department to assist with the management of lower value instructions Contribute to the contra charge register, oversee notices / contentious contra charges with the Customer Care team and manage subcontractor retentions and releases in line with the contra charge register Defect liability - assist with ascertaining responsibility and the administering of notices Attend partner meetings, defect meetings and any applicable site meetings Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity Surveyor Following the award of a number of major projects our client wishes to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to assist with commercial and contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of assigned projects. You will also provide support to other members of the quantity surveying team and relevant managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role includes some working from home, maximum of 1 -2 days at home, the remainder in the Ipswich office. The successful candidate must have experience from the infrastructure, civil engineering or piling sectors. The Role Analysis of ongoing and completed works (providing feedback on projects, and analysis of costs and value etc) Assisting in the commercial delivery and management of contracts Assisting with the contract and online correspondence packages Using, updating and maintaining the companys commercial management systems, and other bespoke commercial packages to capture and report financial activities of projects Assisting the commercial team on valuing works completed and reporting to management Production, submission and agreement with the client of weekly and monthly payment applications for payment Recording project completions Ensure that wages and sub-contract payments are calculated accurately and correctly Maintain minimum working capital for projects Maintain and keep up to date contract files Accurately record project completions from site information and system reports Inputting and collating weekly cost information for profit and loss reports Assisting in the production of month-end reconciliations (CVRs) Carrying out valuation of the works One-off commercial exercises and analysis if required The Person Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of quantity surveying to a wide variety of civil engineering orientated projects Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer sub contracts Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement Proficiency in administration, communication, reporting, numeracy, IT and MS Office etc The ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally Proven ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlines Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel when required Our Client Our client is proud to be one of the UKs leading specialist heavy civil and ground engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business is represented throughout the UK by a network of regional offices, each offering a full portfolio of project disciplines. This enables them to provide all their clients with the most efficient reliable and value-engineered solution, regardless of project size or location. Our client has all appropriate UK, European and International industry standards to ensure safety, procurement and best working practices are adhered to. The dedicated staff are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history and reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promote partnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence. A competitive basic salary and benefits package is on offer for the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor candidate, along with security of work given the companys commitment to growth and a significant forward order workload. JBRP1_UKTJ

Managing Quantity Surveyor Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a long-term major contract, our client is now looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor. This role includes some working from home, maximum of 1 -2 days at home, the remainder in the Ipswich office. The successful candidate must have experience from the infrastructure, civil engineering or piling sectors. The main purpose of this Managing Quantity Surveyor role will be to ensure commercial and contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of assigned projects. You will provide leadership to other members of the commercial and quantity surveying teams, and to Directors and Senior Managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity. The Role Overseeing commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the operations teams, and provide advice or guidance as necessary Risk and opportunity identification and management Cash flow management and budget compliance Continual review and challenge of existing commercial processes to identify and implement best practice Ensure contracts and sub-contracts have been drawn up prior to commencement of work, and review contracts drawn up by third parties Notification, preparation and agreement of claims if necessary Oversee WIP levels and cashflow to ensure efficient processes and cash collection Oversee the timely submission of final accounts to clients Undertake sporadic contract audits to ensure good practice and compliance with procedures Prepare monthly financial and CVR reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement Managing contracts including final accounts and agreement of interim assessments, change events, EWNs, CEs, and EoT etc, as well as dispute resolution Financial reconciliation and general contractual management Attending meetings with clients, other internal teams and the senior management Preparation of commercial reports, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete, and any pain gain position Preparing, agreeing and submitting final accounts Preparation and administration of subcontract documents including set up The Person Previous experience in the capacity of being a senior or lead member of a commercial team within a relevant or related sector Sound working knowledge of contract law and various forms of contract Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes Knowledge of various construction techniques for a wide array of projects Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of quantity surveying to complex and challenging schemes Working knowledge of plant, equipment and materials Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer subcontracts Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement Proficiency in administration, communication, reporting, numeracy, IT and MS Office etc The ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally Proven ability to be the senior or lead member of a team and work on your own initiative Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlines Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams Must hold a full valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel if required Our Client Our client is proud to be one of the UKs leading specialist heavy civil and ground engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business is represented throughout the UK by a network of regional offices, each offering a full portfolio of project disciplines. This enables them to provide all their clients with the most efficient reliable and value-engineered solution, regardless of project size or location. Our client has all appropriate UK, European and International industry standards to ensure safety, procurement and best working practices are adhered to. The dedicated staff are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history and reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promote partnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence. A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work, given the companys secured forward order workload and their continued dedication to profitable growth within the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality. JBRP1_UKTJ