Opportunity for a Commercial Manager / Senior QS to join a leading contractor in the nuclear and defence markets. This contractor is recognised for their expertise in the engineering, energy, nuclear R&D, design, build, operations and decommissioning market and have had a presence from the very beginning of the nuclear industry.

The Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as the ‘commercial and contractual guardian’ of tendering activities. The successful incumbent will work with bid managers, estimating team, procurement team and others involved in tendering activities to provide contractual and commercial input to our tendering activities and subsequent negotiations.

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor responsibilities will also include:

• Initial reviews of terms and conditions and other ITT documentation
• Preparation of qualifications, clarifications and limitations (commercial memorandum)
• Close liaison with the Procurement team to ensure suitable enquiry packages are issued
• To present tender submissions to potential clients where requested
• To play a full role in contract negotiations
• To be able to appreciate and undertake post contract commercial duties if necessary
• Analytical, commercial, thorough, detailed
• Reliable, consistent, steady
• Articulate – excellent written communication and numerate
• Proactive with a proactive positive attitude

Candidates are required to demonstrate a minimum level of experience and qualification as follows:

• Degree qualified in QS or Commercial discipline (HNC/HND qualified candidates with significant appropriate experience may be considered)
• MRICS is an advantage but not essential
• PC literate in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• UK Driving licence is essential
• Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion is necessary
• Current SC level security clearance is preferred though not essential. Clearance will be sponsored by the Company and all candidates MUST be eligible for SC clearance
• Clear previous experience in a busy tendering environment preferably acting on behalf of a main contractor or major subcontractor
• Knowledge and experience of New Engineering Contracts
• Knowledge and experience in reviewing terms and conditions
• Demonstrable experience of supply chain management
• General appreciation of commercial issues in a design, build and decommission environment

Career Development:

Typical career development can be to departmental management responsibility and then strategic to senior management within the Company. Progression is always based upon suitable experience, qualifications and business need. Professional training courses are regularly attended (approx 3-4 times per year) to keep up to date with legislation. Accreditation to professional bodies is supported / CPD is encouraged by the company. The principle adopted is that professional development is intended to improve the effectiveness of the individual’s ability to do their job.

The benefit package will include:

Competitive salary reflecting current experience level
Discretionary bonus
Generous pension, up to 11% DC
Excellent holidays, starting c. 30 days before stats
Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
Flexible working hours
Private medical
Training and development

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lydia Hopkins on <phone number removed> 3.