This role is for a key position in our expanding rail business. We are looking to add an Assistant Commercial Manager/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join Commercial team in Swindon. The post would suit someone who has a the right qualifications and passion to develop their career further in the rail industry.

We require a passionate, driven and enthusiastic person to join our strong experienced team of Quantity Surveyors/Commercial Managers. Someone who has the theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the railway/construction sectors.

BCM is a company undergoing a business transformation. The Board of Directors have put a strategy in place to build on the solid foundations established by the company from over 30 years of trading. The company has ambitions to deliver turnover growth of 25%-30% year-on-year until sales reach >£100m/annum.

We are committed to enhancing our people offering making BCM an employer of choice, diversifying into new markets such as highways and utilities, building on our excellent reputation with in Network Rail and TFL/LU to achieve the targets set out.

You will be involved with client relationship management (tender/negotiation), programming and delivery to final account. You’ll be involved in many aspects of Quantity Surveying & Construction Management work such as:

• Commercial administration and management for your project
• Document preparation – procurement, valuation and commercial administration
• Cost estimates, cost planning, feasibility, cost management & final accounts
• Contract administration
• Bills of quantities,
• Report writing,
• Site visits
• Packages of work preparation
• Setting terms of contracts with subcontractors, protecting the company's legal position
• Sub contractor management and in time, taking responsibility for your own subcontractors

You should have a positive attitude to working in a busy office environment, with excellent IT and office skills. Ideally we are looking for someone with:

• A relevant technical degree, in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management with RICS or CIOB accreditation
• Good level of numeracy and IT skills – MS Office, Word, Excel etc
• Strong team player who is self-motivated and able to communicate with people at all levels
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines.
• A strong personality who can be flexible and adaptable to the needs and demands of the business.
• Ability to liaise directly with seniors and follow instruction where necessary
• A desire to learn, develop and progress with the role and the Company, undertaking relevant training and study where necessary
• A professional telephone manner and ability to deal with customers and colleagues at all levels.

On offer is an excellent opportunity to develop your existing commercial knowledge and grow your career with an exciting and growing organisation. You will be part of a great commercial team and have your input into where your career goes.
Get in touch to learn more about the opportunity and BCM Construction