Senior Construction Manager

3 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Matchtech Group PLC Full time
Job Summary

Our client, a leading provider of construction services, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the company from financial risks, and adhering to commercial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating with, reporting to, and implementing the directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager
  • Ensuring timely submission of all data needed to monitor and analyse contract performance
  • Liaising with Contracts Managers for daily commercial administration of contracts
  • Preparing or approving accurate draft sub-contracts
  • Supervising, mentoring, and encouraging junior staff
  • Consulting with contracts management to ensure necessary notices and submissions are given promptly
  • Ensuring main contract payment applications contain all necessary claims and achieve timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts
  • Assisting Contracts Managers in managing sub-contractor performance to ensure economic and timely completion
  • Ensuring regular submission of main contract payment applications and timely cash collection
  • Involvement in dispute avoidance and resolution
  • Responsible for managing meetings
  • Line management responsibility for the commercial team members
Job Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of the construction industry and its parties
  • Proficient in measurement and valuation
  • Good knowledge of standard forms of contract
  • Ability to read drawings, specifications, and understand the construction process
  • Capability to negotiate with clients and sub-contractors and draft sub-contracts
  • Knowledge of CIS
  • Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports
  • Teamwork skills
  • Awareness of dispute procedures
  • Experience in risk assessments and valuation with project team members
  • Extensive experience in working on live projects and final accounts
  • Experience in value engineering and resolving disputes
  • Successful completion of several final accounts
  • Experience in procuring major works sub-contracts
  • Professional membership of recognised institute (e.g. RICS) is desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience of managing, mentoring, and developing staff
  • Experience in health, education, mixed-use, and commercial projects is highly desirable
Benefits:
  • Interesting and challenging projects
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package

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