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.

The reason behind this desire for growth is to make more efficient use of company overhead and enable the company to convert more Tier 1 opportunities. Over 70% of current sales are through direct contracts with Network Rail.

There are a number of strategic objectives that we are committed to, and that support this overall strategy including: Penetrating new related market sectors in the UK and overseas; Developing our people offering making BCM an even greater place to work; and further continual improvement of our systems and processes in support of our company ethos “Aspiring for excellence in everything we do”Job Purpose Summary: Responsible for Commercial matters from tender stage through to final account. Primary duties include commercial administrative duties to support contract delivery.

As such we are looking to strengthen our Commercial/Quantity Surveying team by adding an Assistant Commercial Manager/Junior QS.

Key Responsibilities
• An understanding of principles of the Health & Safety at Work Act, the Construction Regulations, relevant Railway Group and Network Rail Company Standards and other current relevant health and safety legislation, Approved Codes of Practices and official guidance.
• Assist with establishment & implementation of commercial governance within the project team.
• Responsible for project margin returns in line with business expectations. Ensure development and delivery of project, in conjunction with the construction team of a robust programme & budget.
• Responsible for Monitoring and managing all project reporting including identification of variances, forecasting, AFC’s, budget and authority in accordance with company reporting systems.
• Provide assistance, during tendering and procurement, regarding the drafting and negotiation of contract types and mechanisms.
• Responsible for administration of the contract, to ensure either mitigation or swift and effective resolution of disputes.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and managing mutually beneficial relationships with customers to ensure the effective management of business agreements and contracts.
• Contribute towards development of supplier and sub-contract frameworks.
• Assist with the tender vetting process to ensure all developing business opportunities and bids meet agreed commercial criteria, including profitability and risk minimisation.
• Provide support to the negotiation and agreement of sub-contract arrangements to minimise risk and maximise the advantage to the business
• Identify and manage risks in relation contracts/business arrangements.
• Pro-active monitoring and administration of change to and from all stakeholders to the advantage of the business.

Ideal Candidate Description:

The ideal candidate will be someone who has the ability to communicate and build relationships effectively with all stakeholders, with a view to repeat business from our client base.
The drive and passion to succeed in their career with an ability and willingness to continue to learn and develop.
The individual will be a dedicated worker who has the ability to work independently and make decisions when necessary.
The candidate will have excellent attention to detail and produce quality documentation that is subject to audit scrutiny.

Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications: Associated degree in Quantity Surveying or similar and working towards chartership.
Desirable Competencies: Understanding of Construction and/or Rail environment.

On offer is a great opportunity to grow and develop your skills further, working on live rail construction projects and the opportunity to continue to develop into a further educated Commercial Manager. There will be great career development opportunities also.