Commercial Manager (Construction) – Belfast

£70,000 - £80,000 Plus benefitsOur award-winning client is experiencing significant growth in the sector, with significant major projects already underway and more in the pipeline, they now require a Commercial Manager / experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the management team on a full time and permanent basis.

Working closely with the Commercial Director and SLT, this is a key role, requiring a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar role.

To lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions including the following key responsibilities:

• To lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions including the following key responsibilities:
• The commercial management of large key projects
• Responsible for securing the financial delivery of these projects by controlling costs - utilising your Project Commercial Team
• Day to day management of the Project(s) Commercial Team
• Identify potential commercial risks and reporting of same to senior management
• Track monthly job performance and provide update via accurate reporting and feedback to the Commercial Director
• Identify, analyse, and report on trends within the Project Budget at Design, Procurement and Delivery stages
• Forecasting the impact of revenue and costs on Project cashflow
• Oversee the management of subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account
• Lead the Project procurement in conjunction with Procurement Department/site teams
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice of the same to the construction team
• Oversee change control and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Liaise and advise operational teams of commercial and contractual issues
• Oversee commercial and contractual processes and adjust/develop as required
• Manage client relationships to ensure collaboration
• Report and advise upon disputed items
• Any other duties associated required to undertake the above role.Essential Criteria:
• Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Commercially astute and ambitious
• High standard of organisational and time management skills
• High level of IT literacy
• Good communication skills
• Management experience
• Experience with standard forms of contract, notably NEC.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior construction professional to join one of NI’s most reputation businesses.

For more information and a full job description, please contact Laurence at Reed Belfast or simply click ‘Apply’.  Alternatively, you can contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.