Commercial Lead

Client: Have built up an excellent reputation for the quality of their delivery.

A large proportion of their work is within the commercial office sector with projects encompassing, structural alterations, cut and carve through to a high end landlord or end user fit outs. Despite building a name as one of the ‘go to’ contractors for commercial projects in London they have a track record of successfully delivering a diverse range of healthcare, retail, leisure and education projects, with jobs ranging in contract value between £1m – £60m.

Building strong and long last relationships with everyone they work with has been key to their growth and success. With a large proportion of their work coming from recommendation and repeat business.

They have a stringent recruitment process and aside from targeting candidates with relevant sector and industry experience, they have a particular focus on appointing people with a strong work ethic and a collaborate, honest, accountable and communicative approach.

Role: Commercial Lead – Central London – Up To £130,000 + Travel + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus

The successful candidate will be leading a £55m cut and carve refurbishment scheme in Central London including new M&E infrastructure, structural alterations and additional floors. This is a 2 year project.

Responsibilities:

* Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure, techniques, experts e

* Managing project through PCSA agreement, including negotiation of terms and contract.

* Management of site based commercial team, including senior surveyors and project level surveyors.

* Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions.

* Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity.

* Management of disallowed cost

* Provide commercial input to Buildability and Value Engineering reviews.

* Review tenders & cost data.

* Co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned.

* Manage the preparation and articulation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.

* Manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales

* Lead commercial aspects with Customer and stakeholders.

* Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.

* Reporting directly into the Commercial Director.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Experience working with a main contractor on heavy refurbishment schemes.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Able to operate as a commercial lead on major schemes.

* Good all-round understanding across Civils/Structures/Externals and Facades/MEP/Fitout.

* Clear leadership track record

In return they offer:

* A healthy pipeline of work.

* An excellent base salary and package.

* Opportunities for Progression within a specialist contractor.

* Opportunity to join a reputable contractor.

* Opportunity to lead a variety of complex refurbishment schemes.

* Progression to a Divisional Lead role.

* Opportunities for professional development.