Managing Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Notice Period

1 Month

Salary Expectation

£80,000 plus Bonus/Benefits

Executive Summary

A dual-discipline Senior Commercial Leader who uniquely bridges the gap between technical Quantity Surveying and strategic Financial Management.

Core Competency Assessment

Technical Expertise

1. Advanced Contractual & Risk Management

Possesses extensive experience across the full suite of NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts. Expert at:

Identifying and mitigating risks within contract wording prior to execution.
Negotiating favorable payment terms, retentions, and collateral warranties.
Proactively managing Change and Risk Registers to prevent margin erosion.

2. Exceptional Financial Discipline

Uniquely, the candidate spent a decade as a Finance Manager, achieving a landmark reduction in bad debt (from £150k to <£1k). This "bottom-line" mindset ensures:

Tight control over DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and organizational cash flow.
Rigorous Cost/Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and actual vs. tendered cost analysis.
Strategic management of credit insurance and pro-forma invoicing structures.

3. Expert Negotiator & Dispute Resolver

Excels at the "sharp end" of commercial management, with a track record of:

Settling complex Final Accounts while successfully preserving long-term client relationships.
Capturing and agreeing on variations and Compensation Events often missed by standard processes.
Resolving multi-party customer disputes with a professional, results-oriented approach.

Leadership & People

Leadership & Operational Excellence

A natural leader who has managed multidisciplinary teams of up to 10 staff. Key strengths include:

Implementing robust commercial procedures and migrating to enterprise IT systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage).
Mentoring junior staff to elevate commercial awareness across the wider business.
Collaborating with Estimating, Design, and Project Management to ensure unified delivery.

Commercial/Business

Sector Experience

Specialist Manufacturing: Deep experience in high-volume, technical production environments.
Infrastructure & Capital Projects: Managed commercial aspects of major framework agreements and utilities.
Commercial Finance: Extensive background in high-volume financial management and corporate accounting.

Key Qualifications

Strategic Value Add

With over two decades of experience within industry-leading organizations, this candidate offers a rare combination of "on-site" project delivery and high-level corporate financial oversight.

A specialist in high-value manufacturing and specialist sub-contracting, they have a proven track record of protecting margins, resolving complex contractual disputes, and leading commercial teams to exceed financial targets.

Consultant's Recommendation

"This candidate offers a '360-degree' perspective rarely found in the market. While a standard QS focuses on the project and a Finance Manager focuses on the ledger, this individual connects the two.

They understand the technicalities of a variation (QS), the contractual leverage required to secure it (Commercial), and exactly how that recovery impacts the company’s balance sheet (Finance).

They are an invaluable asset for any organization seeking to bridge the gap between operations and head-office profitability."

Next Steps & Confidential Inquiries

For more information regarding this candidate or to discuss how this profile aligns with your current team requirements, please contact Sinead Walsh:

Direct Dial: 075812 36869
Email: sinead@rmerecruit.com

All inquiries and introductions are handled with the strictest professional confidentiality.

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