AddressSenior Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Adelaide, Australia
Permanent Full time - with flexible and hybrid working
Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a gold standard investor in people employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.
Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.
At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose. Gleeds Australia is looking to strengthen their commercial team in Adelaide following the announcement of significant infrastructure investment and futuristic solutions to their Defence programmes. This would be a varied role taking on all aspects of the commercial arena with a focus on partnering with supply chains to delivery production and manufacturing projects to cost, schedule and quality.
A typical day to day could involve:
- Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
- Operating with bespoke forms of contract
- Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost as well as seeking out contract improvements
- Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects
- Issuing /reviewing early warning notices
- Priced and Assessed Compensation Events
- Monthly Commercial Reporting
- Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
- Updating Risk Registers
- Reviewing programmes
- Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works
- Lead and mentor junior members of the team
What we are looking for in our next team member:
Previous experience within the Defence industry is essential
Experience working within a team on complex project and proven ability to effectively progress issues and resolve actions.
Strong written and verbal skills and attention to detail.
Strong commercial skills and proven capabilities with subcontract negotiation and management.
Intermediate with Oracle, or similar MRP based system, and Microsoft Office suite.
Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.
Relocation package
Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people
Be part of the extraordinary
Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas. Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. We will also consider candidates on a part-time basis. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
