Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contract & Project Reviews:
- Conduct contract reviews with the project team upon contract award, including all downstream sub-contractors
- Ensure the project team understands the commercial and contractual terms of the agreement.
- Procurement & Subcontractor Management:
- Review all Procurement subcontractor packages (e.g., rigging, , fabrication, installation services) in line with company policies, securing the best commercial terms.
- Assess, value, and authorize subcontractor payments based on completed work and contractual terms.
- Project Valuation & Financial Control:
- Measure and assess the value of work completed on-site, ensuring all AV installations, equipment deliveries, and commissioning milestones are accounted for.
- Prepare and submit valuations, progress applications, and invoices in line with the project contract terms.
- Produce accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts, tracking performance against project budgets.
- Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.
- Change Control & Variations:
- Identify, notify, and track changes, variations, and compensation events as soon as they arise, in accordance with contract requirements.
- Prepare estimates and quotations for additional works, ensuring maximum commercial return.
- Assess and negotiate the value of changes to maintain profitability.
- Commercial Administration:
- Maintain accurate cost records in collaboration with the Project Manager and Site Manager.
- Manage and oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, acting as the main point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the project accounting team with monthly performance and financial reporting.
- Assist in negotiating and agreeing final accounts to ensure maximum value retention upon project completion.
- Site Visits & Compliance:
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure completed work is accurately measured and any new opportunities are identified.
- Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
- Provide commercial insights to senior leadership, advising on potential improvements, strategies, and risk mitigation.
- Team Development:
- Oversee, mentor, and support Assistant Quantity Surveyors and other junior team members, fostering professional development and growth.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Qualifications: Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
- Contract Knowledge: Working knowledge of industry-standard contracts, including NEC, JCT, or bespoke AV contracts.
- Financial & Commercial Expertise:
- Experience managing budgets, cost reports, and forecasting for technical projects.
- Ability to analyze, measure, and value work completed in line with contract terms.
- Skilled in negotiating with clients and subcontractors to maximize commercial outcomes.
- Strong Soft Skills:
- Excellent numerical, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
- Strong communicator, able to collaborate with project teams, clients, and suppliers.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure.
- IT Literacy: Proficient in Excel and other Office 365 applications. Experience with project scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc..) project document control repositories (ACONEX) is a plus.