Assistant Commercial Manager

About us

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Manager (Assistant Quantity Surveyor) to join our construction business on a major project located in Manchester city centre.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Produce tender lists, invitations to tender and manage tender queries for specified packages £100k – £2m.
• Perform tender analyses to ensure value for money is achieved, that the works have been. procured at the best market rates, and that the scope and unpriced elements are fully understood.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and negotiate contract terms to limit risk to the company.
• Prepare cost reports to internal and external clients and create a substantive cost to complete position.
• Observe the change control procedure and manage costs accordingly.
• Agree and issue instructions / variations to subcontractors.
• Perform interim valuations to ensure subcontract payments are made in a timely manner and in accordance with legislation and the subcontract conditions.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage a positive cash flow.
• Prepare and monitor project/package risk registers.

Experience & background:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree.
• Similar experience either with a national contractor or on major projects.
• JCT Contract and subcontract experience.
• Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and fully conversant with cost management software / document management software.
• Demonstrable understanding of building programmes, technology and construction methods.

We will provide:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

Bovis
Building Relationships

We do what’s right, always

We succeed together

We bring energy

We are Bovis

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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