Burns & McDonnell is a global engineering, design and construction firm working from more than 75 offices worldwide.
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This role will provide commercial support at project level in aspects of commercial control. You will work on both live projects and tender opportunities within the power sector. You will use your experience of the NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract (Options A and C) to administer projects effectively including the development and implementation of subcontracts with the supply chain.
Job Duties
Demonstrate effective commercial knowledge project level to deliver all aspects of commercial control, with a real focus on the management and reconciliation of cost and value
Coordinate and communicate effectively with the wider project teams on matters of cost, value and risk management.
Conduct monthly reporting to the client in accordance with the contract and the client periodical reporting procedure
Ensure cash flow is optimised through the development of activity schedules, the submission of monthly valuations and the control of subcontractor accounts
Drive the recovery of outstanding monies and ensure all queries are fully resolved in a timely manner
Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change events
Manage change events in accordance with the contract including early warnings, CE notification, CE quotation and through to CE implementation and inclusion into the new cost and programme baselines.
Produce cost estimates and subcontract enquiries for both tender proposals and compensation events.
Ensure the project delivery teams adhere to risk management procedures and financial compliance
Record the commercial KPI data at project level and minimise any potential negative effect on your projects
Prepare and manage sub-contracts throughout the project, through to Final Account agreement.
Work closely with the project delivery teams to enforce the business drivers and outcomes for your projects
Maximise profitability having regard to client and subcontractor relations, third party incomers and the company’s strategic objectives regarding client relations and the risk/reward philosophy
Assistance with the management, preparation and submission of tender enquires.
Undertake costing activities, utilising a sound working knowledge of tender process
Interact and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives
Identifying new skills and competencies required to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent
Support the continued development of more junior team personnel providing commercial guidance and establishing training needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field required or;
Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent commercially related subject and 1 year relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
Awareness and experience of construction methods, technology, standard forms of measurement and the NEC 3 and NEC4 forms of contract (Options A & C)
Excellent computer literacy with experience MS office suite of programmes.
Ability to read, understand, interpret and analyse a project programme
Chartered or working towards Chartership through the RICS or similar accredited institution
Experience within the Power Transmission &Distribution sector preferred
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary and bonus programme
Company pension scheme
Private medical and dental coverage
Comprehensive benefits including sickness pay, income protection, flexible work arrangements, tuition support, and more.
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