Reference
SuffolkQS011
Sector
Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction - UK
Salary
£65,000 to £72,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Suffolk
Contract Type
Full time
Closing Date
30/09/2026
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of major civil engineering packages from procurement through to final account.Preparing and reviewing subcontract packages, scopes of work, orders, and associated commercial documentation.Managing subcontractor accounts, including applications for payment, valuations, variations, compensation events, and final accounts.Preparing monthly cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, cash-flow projections, and management reports.Monitoring project costs against budgets and identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and potential cost overruns.Assessing and negotiating variations, claims, extensions of time, and other contractual changes.Supporting procurement activities, including tender analysis, subcontractor selection, and commercial negotiations.Maintaining accurate records of costs, commitments, accruals, and project expenditure.Working collaboratively with operational teams to identify and maximise commercial opportunities.Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company commercial procedures.Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.Supporting senior commercial management with commercial strategy, risk management, and project reporting.Assisting with the preparation and agreement of final accounts and resolution of commercial disputes.
Project Experience: Major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, including highways, structures, earthworks, utilities, drainage, enabling works, and other complex civils packages.
Core Skills: Cost Management | Subcontract Management | Procurement | Valuations | Variations & Claims | CVR Reporting | Forecasting | Final Accounts | Risk & Opportunity Management | Contract Administration | Commercial Negotiation | Tier 1 Main Contracting