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Account Manager – Based close to Watford – c£43,000 p.a. + Benefits Do you want to work for a business that has a hugely positive effect on the lives of their customers? Do you want to be part of a market leading business based near Watford? If the answer to these questions is yes, then this could be an ideal role for you! We are working closely with an impressive, growth SME business who are currently going through a rapid expansion project in order to cope with a consistent increase in demand for their service and products. We are well-positioned to talk about this Company as we have partnered with them for a number of years and know a great deal about the impressive senior leadership team, their care for their business and the team and their ethical approach. Their business is well positioned to cope and grow, regardless of the general economic pressures and despite the growth, they have retained a strong 'family feel' and a highly supportive environment. Whilst they are a commercial business, this position involves growing and maintaining existing clients and being the first point of contact for all incoming queries and escalations. Therefore, communication skills and an ability to engage with customers is a highly beneficial attribute for this position. If you are either looking to build or further develop existing account management skills, this role will offer that opportunity as you will be working with a hands-on Client Relationship Manager. It is a fast-paced environment and will allow you to be a key part in supporting the growth of the business, gaining satisfaction by overseeing developing relationships from start to finish. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include setting up regular meetings with new and existing customers to review business levels, attending exhibitions, networking via social media such as LinkedIn, working with the Claims Manager to raise any incoming escalations, and identifying key account drivers when re-contracting existing clients. With flexible working after the six-month probationary period and additional benefits, this is a company with a soul and a strong focus on development. If you are interested, please get in touch or send your CV as soon as possible, as recruitment for this job opportunity is moving swiftly. . We do our best to reply to EVERY application! We have been candidates too and we work hard to treat you in the same way that we would want to be treated. Therefore, we try not to rely on a generic advert disclaimer as this is something that is important for us and the businesses we partner with. Given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, many of our responses will be via email as we simply can’t call every application - We know that may not quite what you want to hear but we hope you’ll understand and that you like our approach. We work with great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us, and our clients stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we all do. Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and, regardless of the outcome of this process, feel free to ustilise the ‘job seeker resources’ on our website

Job Title Senior Quantity Surveyor Location Location not specified in brief. Likely site and office travel required. Full clean driving licence essential. Salary / Rate £70,000–£90,000 + EBITDA Share GBS Bonus Scheme + Car Allowance (TBC) About the role We are looking for a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the financial and contractual performance of multiple construction projects, with a particular focus on groundworks. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can protect margin, drive project profitability, manage risk properly under contract, and work closely with Project Managers to keep jobs commercially controlled from start to final account. You will act as the qualified commercial lead, ensuring variations, valuations, retentions, subcontractor packages and monthly CVRs are managed accurately and on time. The role suits a confident QS who understands how to balance strong client relationships with firm commercial discipline, and who is comfortable operating across NEC and JCT forms of contract. Key responsibilities • Act as the commercial lead across live projects., • Take accountability for overall financial performance and profitability., • Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and in line with contract requirements., • Identify, notify, price and submit variations immediately following change events., • Maintain a live variation tracker on every project., • Own all Applications for Payment and ensure submissions are made by contractual deadlines and company month-end procedures., • Track valuation dates, payment notices and invoice requirements with clients and internal finance., • Manage retentions and ensure release applications are made at the correct time., • Issue and follow up commercial correspondence to protect entitlement., • Support procurement and commercial management of subcontractor packages., • Ensure subcontract terms reflect the main contract risk profile., • Produce monthly CVRs and weekly commercial reporting., • Maintain accurate commercial files and records., • Attend client meetings, project meetings and site inspections., • Build strong working relationships with clients, principal contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Requirements • Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager role., • Strong construction sector knowledge, with groundworks experience essential., • Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts., • Demonstrable experience managing variations, valuations, applications for payment, retentions and CVRs., • Able to work closely with operational teams and Project Managers to improve project performance., • Commercially assertive, detail-focused and confident dealing with clients., • Full clean driving licence. Desirable / nice-to-have background • Experience in specialist subcontracting environments., • Background in civils, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, roads and external works., • Experience supporting or mentoring less commercially aware operational staff., • Exposure to subcontract procurement and downstream contract management., • Experience in businesses where margin protection, recovery of entitlement and cash collection are key performance drivers. About the employer / environment The role appears to suit a delivery-focused construction business where the commercial function works closely with operations, finance and directors. The emphasis is on protecting GP%, improving project efficiency, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring no commercial entitlement is missed. Best-Fit Candidates Strong matches are likely to come from: • Groundworks subcontractors, • Civil engineering subcontractors, • Enabling works contractors, • Infrastructure and utilities subcontractors, • RC frame / groundwork specialists, • Roads, drainage and external works contractors, • SME or mid-sized contractors where the QS is close to delivery and owns outcomes Useful adjacent backgrounds: • Senior QS from a civils or infrastructure subcontractor wanting broader ownership, • Commercial Manager from a smaller specialist contractor willing to step into a Senior QS title, • Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, provided they already have strong groundworks exposure and real ownership of applications, variations and CVRs Alternative job titles that may map well: • Senior Quantity Surveyor, • Quantity Surveyor, • Commercial Manager, • Senior Commercial Manager, • Managing Quantity Surveyor, • Project Quantity Surveyor, • Civils Quantity Surveyor, • Groundworks Quantity Surveyor, • Commercial Lead, • Contracts Surveyor Suggested target companies: • Ground Control, • OCU Group, • MJ Church, • Clancy, • Barhale, • Cappagh, • JRL Group, • Kilnbridge, • Winvic subcontract supply chain businesses, • Regional groundworks and civils specialists in the target geography