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Commercial Manager (Renewable Energy)
Position: Permanent, Full-time, hybrid working is available.
Location: London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £70,000 – £73,000 per annum, including car allowance + discretionary bonus.
Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Life Insurance, 4% Pension, Health Cash Plan.
Company:
Our client operates within the renewable energy building services sector, dedicated to reducing carbon emissions through the use of innovative technology across various projects, including:
- Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) systems.
- District and communal heating systems.
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.
- Other low-carbon technologies.
Role:
The Commercial Manager holds a crucial position in guaranteeing the successful completion of our construction projects. This is achieved by overseeing all quantity surveying operations within the Company. The Commercial Manager is tasked with managing a team of quantity surveyors, coordinating cost estimation, budget management, tendering procedures, risk assessment, and maintaining client relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of 4 including a trainee.
Responsibilities:
- Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage change control process, assess risks, and review contractor/supplier claims.
- Oversee finalization of contractor accounts, payments, and cost implications.
- Manage quantity surveying activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and monitor project budgets.
- Support tendering process, including reviewing bids and negotiating contracts.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to optimise outcomes and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure construction projects meet quality standards and address any discrepancies.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior quantity surveyors.
- Support project teams on quantity surveying matters and address any concerns.
- Prepare regular reports on project progress, including cost, variance, and risk assessments.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Skills Required:
- Experience working in a similar job role.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
- Strong understanding of renewable energy or construction or facilities management.
- UK Driving Licence
- Be happy travelling to the other offices when necessary for meetings.
Keywords: Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveying, Managing Surveyor, Commercial Lead, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Renewable Energy, Solar, Heat Networks, District Heating.