Role
Commercial Manager/Head of Cost Consultant Services
Position
(Director Designate) - (JPC-103)
Location
London Office
Sector
Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Overview
As a leading multi-discipline consultancy working on large scale residential development and fire safety remediation programmes in England, we require a highly motivated, high achieving individual (chartered or equivalent) with significant commercial cost consultancy and leadership experience in the following job role.
Experience
Residential including high‑rise
Public sector
Brownfield sites
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Strong team leader and motivator
Leadership skills in steering and developing a cost consultancy team
Procurement strategies
Team spirited, including within DTMs.
Proactive, with lateral thinking and problem solving skills
Client facing
Cladding remediation
Detailed knowledge of NRM
Microsoft Office software
CostX or similar
Pre‑Contract
To head and undertake development appraisals
Cost planning and estimating for residential and remediation projects
Work with Design Managers to maximise client development opportunities
Support Fire Engineers, Project Managers and Employer’s Agent in DTMs
Soft market testing options and appraisals
Manage JVs
Post‑Contract Procedure Administration
Provide leadership and support to a Quantity Surveyor team in London on residential and remediation projects and commercial support in regional offices where applicable through to agreement of the final Account.
Provision of general cost and contractual advice to the fire team, Project Managers and Employer’s Agents on residential developments.
Other Requirements
The successful candidate will work within a small, developing team of Quantity Surveyors/Cost Consultants servicing on residential and remediation projects ranging from £5m - £100m+
Understanding of basic project modelling and financial viability principles.
To display strength in commercial and development management to existing clients.
Experience in current/innovative procurement routes including PCSA’s, joint venture management, value management and value engineering, particularly in a residential context.
Strong working knowledge of common construction contracts, with excellent experience in programme management.
Experience of fully understanding and managing the financial aspects of a project and keeping the client and relevant parties up to date at all times.
Must be able to assist the business in the development of it’s client base
Manage, develop and strengthen the Cost Consultancy Team, including training and developing team members, including providing support to junior members.
Build upon existing processes and procedures to ensure efficient team delivery and incorporate within the existing accredited QMS system.
Ensure maintenance of database for both new and fire remediation projects.
Rewards and Benefits
Discretionary bonus incentive.
Pension contributions.
Private medical insurance.
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + additional leave during Christmas and for birthdays.
Relevant Professional subscriptions covered.
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