Senior Commercial Manager - Construction

Description

• Budgeting: Develop and establish the project budget and cash flow projections and VOWD for all MEP works.
• Project handover: Provide all necessary financial documentation related to the MEP systems for the project handover process.
• Risk management: Identify and analyse potential financial risks associated with the MEP systems and develop mitigation strategies.
• Cost estimation: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for all MEP packages based on design drawings and specifications, where required.
• Change management: Assess, value, and manage variations or changes in the MEP scope of work. They prepare and submit variation orders and manage any associated claims.
• Final accounts: Prepare and negotiate the final accounts for MEP works and settle any outstanding financial disputes with contractors.
• Tendering and procurement: Draft tender documents, evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, and negotiate contracts to ensure the most cost-effective solutions for MEP works.
• Cost control: Monitor project expenditures against the budget, track and report on costs, and implement measures to prevent cost overruns.
• Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports for project management and other internal stakeholders.
• Contract administration: Administer contracts for subcontractors and suppliers, including managing payment applications, processing invoices, and issuing payment certificates, utilising CEMAR.

Requirements

• Problem-solving: Ability to think critically and proactively solve financial or contractual problems as they arise.
• Numerical and analytical skills: Strong mathematical and analytical thinking to perform accurate take-offs where required, cost calculations, and financial analysis (forecasting and VOWD).
• Software proficiency: Expertise in software such as Microsoft Office (especially Excel), cost estimation programs (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam), and project management tools.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with clients, subcontractors, engineers, and project teams.
• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure the best pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Relevant experience in a building services or MEP construction environment, typically 3 or more years.
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in quantity surveying, mechanical/electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Organisational skills: Strong planning and organisational abilities to manage multiple MEP packages and meet deadlines.
• MEP knowledge: A deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering principles, standards, and installation methods.
• Contractual knowledge: Excellent working knowledge with standard contractual frameworks like bespoke forms of contract and NEC4 ECC and ECSC Options A-E.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail to ensure all costs and contracts are correct.
• Construction knowledge: Strong knowledge of general construction methods, building regulations, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

Training + Development

Interview process

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