At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategies, build client relationships, and mentor project teams.
- Company: Join VolkerStevin, a top civil engineering firm with innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a leading company with diverse projects.
- Why this job: Make an impact in engineering while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Chartered surveyor accreditation and relevant experience in commercial management.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, that provides complex and innovative engineering solutions across maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration.
Role Overview Demonstrate commitment to collaborative behaviour, develop effective client relationships, advise and train the team on commercial matters, and mentor surveyors within the project/framework team.
Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat and framework opportunities.
Provide commercial input to bids, reducing risk and maximising opportunities.
Review contract terms, pricing strategies and scope for accuracy and competitiveness.
Support and lead bid teams, take ownership of commercial and contractual elements and obtain legal advice on tender terms where required.
Review alignment of the main contract with the tender and confirm execution.
Establish the commercial structure and strategy for project delivery; ensure teams fully understand contractual obligations, pricing, risks and scope.
Review initial P manage change control and resolve unagreed variations promptly; ensure accurate reporting, WIP control and adherence to company policies.
Conduct monthly project health checks, ensure projects remain cash positive and financially compliant, support dispute resolution and report to senior leadership.
Ensure alignment between forecasts, contracts and programmes; promote strong programme awareness and contract compliance.
Close out contracts and final accounts in a timely manner, capture lessons learned and feed back into the business.
Qualifications Accreditation from RICS, CIOB or ICES (chartered surveyor).
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field with a numerical or technical focus.
HND subjects in building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering or structural engineering.
Adequate experience as a Mid‑Qualifying Surveyor (MQS) or Commercial Manager (CM) level.
Relevant experience in commercial management, bid management, procurement, contract administration and project controls.
Volker Wessels UK conducts a mandatory drugs
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