Commercial Lead for Major Projects

5 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Carmichael UK Full time

Carmichael UK seeks a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for its major projects team at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the construction of 9km of tunnels for a nuclear power plant, involving complex infrastructure development.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial team in providing expert guidance on commercial activities, managing relationships with project managers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. Your expertise in quantity surveying will be critical in resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with construction and contract law.

About the Role:

  • Lead the commercial team in providing expert guidance on commercial activities
  • Manage relationships with project managers and stakeholders
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality services
  • Expertise in quantity surveying, dispute resolution, and construction law
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to set challenging goals and make difficult decisions
  • Strong understanding of economic factors affecting the construction industry
  • Manage commercial data feedback to Planning and Estimating
  • Review tenders and cost data
  • Prepare Target Cost for a Project
  • Coordinate the commercial team to identify programme issues
  • Prepare Earned Value Management
  • Report commercial progress to senior teams
  • Manage commercial data feedback to Planning, Estimating, Marketing, and Sales
  • Develop management plans for resource procurement
  • Dispute resolution options, structure, and SCL Protocol knowledge
  • Chain management and procurement techniques
  • Commercial Risk and Opportunity management
  • Disallowed costs management
  • Talent recruitment and development
  • Team performance management
  • Project commercial staff requirement determination

About You:

  • At least 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment
  • Valid CSCS card and UK driving licence
  • Working knowledge of construction and contract law
  • Significant knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects
  • BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
  • Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
  • Practical application of Microsoft Office, predominantly Excel
  • Experience of using a cost system, e.g., Oracle or similar

Package:

  • Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Pension scheme and employee benefits


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