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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial and contractual management within construction projects, including valuation preparation, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment. Proficient in liaising with stakeholders and managing project documentation effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Surveyor ExperienceValuation PreparationContractual ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention To Detail
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Hard Skills
Measurement RecordsValuation SchedulesInterim Payment ApplicationsChange Control ProceduresEstimating SoftwareCost DatabasesCost Monitoring ReportsContingency ProposalsSensitivity AnalysesCompliance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsTime-Management SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProactive Problem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Document Management SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Qualification In ConstructionSurveyingCommercial Management
Industry Keywords
Construction PhaseSubcontract ManagementSupplier ContractsHealth & Safety ComplianceQuality AssuranceData Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver commercial and contractual management for assigned projects throughout the construction phase
- Prepare and maintain measurement records, valuation schedules and interim payment applications
- Assess and value variations, claims and compensation events
- Administer subcontract and supplier contracts, including issuing instructions, assessing payments and monitoring compliance
- Review site works and progress reports
- Carry out regular site visits to verify quantities, workmanship and compliance with specifications
- Prepare cost monitoring reports and forecast changes to project budgets
- Highlight project risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager and Project Team
- Liaise with project managers, site teams, design consultants and clients to resolve commercial and technical queries
- Maintain project commercial records in the Document Management System
- Assist with procurement activities and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Support negotiation of commercial terms
- Prepare contingency proposals and sensitivity analyses
- Identify cost-saving measures
- Participate in project meetings, produce minutes and manage action logs
- Provide timely updates on commercial matters to stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience as a Project Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor or similar role within construction, ideally with a main contractor or consultancy background
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
- Experience preparing valuations, measurement take-offs and payment applications
- Good understanding of standard forms of contract, change control procedures and contractual entitlement principles
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with estimating software, cost databases and a Document Management System is desirable
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet project deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and suppliers
- Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- Relevant qualification in construction, surveying or commercial management, or equivalent experience, is advantageous
- Compliance with company procedures for health & safety, quality and data security in commercial activities on site
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive and attractive rewards package
- Pension scheme
- Professional subscription support
- Additional company benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
- Training
- Long-term career progression within the company
- Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process available on request