Director of Quantity Surveying

il y a 2 semaines


France Novoexec Temps plein
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The Company

Our client is a European leader in construction solutions. They build and manage complex engineering and construction projects for many of the world’s leading corporations. Their solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Their people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable them to deliver with certainty, time and time again. Our client offers leading-edge construction solutions in the provision of contracting, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and ICT services across a range of key sectors.

European Director of Quantity Surveying – Roles & Responsibilities

The Director of Quantity Surveying will ensure successful implementation and delivery of the company’s commercial strategy. This role will lead the commercial and teams within company processes and requirements.

The Director of Quantity Surveying will commercially lead on a significant European business. They will maximise the financial effectiveness and profitability of the business through diligent application of agreed commercial practices, with the careful management of risk from tender stage through to final completion. This will include strategy, main and subcontract tender procurement, risk management, pre and post contract, margin improvement and people development.

Job Responsibilities

  • To lead a commercial, QS management team across several European project delivery locations including Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France and Finland.
  • Overseeing and leading the commercial function through all stages – ensuring the teams effectively deliver bids, contracts, preconstruction, procurement.
  • Oversee and successfully lead the teams managing commercial delivery and post contract activities.

Knowledge and experience

  • Background in commercial leadership, as a Senior Commercial Manager (QS) or Director of Quantity Surveying with the associated professional qualifications.
  • Experience of working in a European main contracting business and of working on large construction projects in multiple sectors.
  • Multi-project management leadership and client engagement experience.
  • Proven experience of operating at a strategic and tactical level in a dynamic business environment with proven examples of achievements.
  • Dynamic and successful track record of working in a high-growth business.
  • Track record of achieving commercial leadership targets.

Location and Travel Requirements

The ideal location for candidates would be the Netherland however candidates could be based in Ireland, UK, Netherlands, France, Italy, Finland or Spain. European travel will be expected with work, typically spending a few days a week working away at different European locations on project delivery sites. Project delivery requirements and project deadlines will have an impact on the time spent away. Full subsistence and accommodation allowances will be paid for working away from home.

Candidates will have easy access to a main European hub airport.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting executive opportunity to join a fast growth, ambitious international market-leading business with a strong reputation and exciting future. The successful candidate will be a key member of the commercial leadership team.

This is a particularly exciting time for our client as it continues to build on its success and further develops its market expansion. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating, rewarding and high-profile career within a genuinely exciting business, surrounded by a motivated and highly professional team. There is genuine potential for career progression, based on ability.

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