Based out of their Preston office you will take responsibility for the execution of allocated contract/s from tender through to final account, within limits defined by the Commercial Manager.

Our client are part of the Advance-Plus joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve United Utilities water supply and wastewater treatment works within the North West region. The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2020 - 2025) AMP7 capital delivery framework. They will be delivering a programme of works up to £500m over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and the responsibilities will include:

• Developing the commercial plan to manage risk and drive profitability
• Measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings) for Valuations, Variations & Final Accounts.
• Agreement of valuation dates and preparing, submitting and agreement of interim valuations in accordance with those dates.
• Measurement and valuation of subcontractors work for payment and Final Account purposes.
• Development and submission of claims for delay and disruption and loss and/or expense.
• Procurement of non-domestic subcontractors and assisting Buying Department in procurement of domestic sub-contractors.
• Various financial reports

About The Candidate

• Relevant degree/qualification
• Experience within construction (preferably water treatment) - ideally
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors

What our client offers

• A competitive salary
• Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position)
• Flexible working may be considered
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private medical Insurance