Contracts Manager / QS / Commercial Manager

ROLE:

QUANTITY SURVEYOR / Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: New Forest (Hampshire) (UK based projects, mainly office based with some travel to project locations)

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 08:00hrs - 17:00hrs

Friday 08:00hrs - 16:30hrs

REPORTING TO: Managing Director

SALARY: Competitive

COMPANY:

HWS Aluminium are a leading manufacture that are looking for an additional member to join our highly successful and growing team.

We take great pride in our work as well as our people and the working environment we offer.

Why us?

• HWS Aluminium is one of the UK’s leading specialists in the design, supply and installation of high-quality aluminium windows and doors for architect-led developments
• Family run business
• Projects nationwide

About the role

We are currently seeking a self-motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team based at our Headquarters in the New Forest

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Develop HWS’s commercial processes and procedures and apply best practice and a continuous improvement approach, to maximise returns in terms of profit.
• From tendering, post-contract administration, cost control, forecasting, claims, dispute resolution strategic solutions, negotiations of terms, and budgetary control.
• Commercial Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Subcontracts Management
• Cost Reporting
• Risk Management
• Manage, reduce and drive out unnecessary costs and inefficient activities.
• Maximise cash flow through the timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment.
• Manage the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes.
• Manage the production of accurate and timely accounts for use in managing the business.

Experience and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following: -

• Strong management skills and experience of mentoring and development of staff for all commercial activities.
  Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Reputation for integrity, maturity, and sound business judgment; be totally comfortable working in a team and solo environment; and possess the creativity, commercial expertise, and commitment to successfully play an important role with the commercial and site teams.
• Experience of working within the Construction industry for a main contractor
• Sound knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract.