Widely recognised as one of the market leaders in the industry, MAC Roofing & Contracting Ltd has developed a reputation for providing outstanding levels of workmanship, technical support and customer service to both public and private sector organisations across the UK. From its base in the North West of England, MAC Roofing & Contracting has been successfully roofing and waterproofing buildings nationwide for over 50 years.
Role Overview
MAC is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to lead on a £40m+ project portfolio, ideally someone who also has the ambition and potential to grow with the business. This is a key commercial management role created as a result of business growth from securing a long-term high value contract.
The Role
- Reporting to the Commercial Director
- Preparing & agreeing commercial strategies for projects at tender stage through to site, and as each project develops.
- Leading NEC subcontract procurement and negotiation and Commercially challenging the construction process as, being hands on with projects and staff yet able to contribute at strategic level.
- Assisting with the management of any significant commercial, legal & contractual issues. Lead the pricing of high-value compensation events
- Lead the down-selection and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers ensuring best value and compliance with project requirements
- Foster collaborative relations with the client, project stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Provide commercial assurance, Dispute avoidance. Analysing contract issues, risks & opportunities within tenders and ensuring these are built into the commercial strategy.
- Manage the procurement of key work packages from pre-tender through to contract award
- Prepare and issue invitations to Tender (ITT) and Manage the full tender process
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors & consultants as required.
- Management and mentoring/development of junior commercial staff.
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 5 years as a Senior QS or higher, ideally working for a main/sub-contractor on projects valued between £5M and £50M.
- Strong experience of NEC Contract (essential), ensuring compliance with contractual processes and timelines
- Someone who can manage a portfolio of projects with a combined value of a minimum £30M+.
- Ability to confidently challenge, review, and validate cost build-ups and estimates from team members and subcontractors
- Ideally degree educated in Quantity Surveying or related area with a career demonstrating ambition, loyalty and progression.
- A large proportion of your experience should ideally be in the commercial, mixed use, retail, leisure and/or industrial sectors. Experience in defence sector is desirable but not essential
- Must be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance
- Sole UK nationality is required for security clearance eligibility
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE) plus attractive benefits package.
- Senior role within a well-respected specialist contractor.
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen a long term portfolio of projects.
- Direct involvement in succession planning and leadership continuity.
Diversity & Inclusion
- MAC operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.
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