About The Company 

Designer Group is a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical service provider working  direct to the client or for tier 1 main contractors on a range of high profile projects within London and surrounding areas. DG  is a very established business with the Dublin office employing over 800 staff. The UK business subsequently opened in 2006 becoming very successful, growing significantly within the last two years and currently employing over 200 staff which will continue to increase over the next five years. Our success depends solely on the quality and motivation of our people and their ability to challenge the ‘norm’.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values: Safe/Trust/Respect/Challenge/Deliver.

Why this role matters to DG

This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America.

Due to this substantial business growth in Ireland and overseas, we have a requirement to expand our Senior Leadership Team. Our pipeline of new projects requires an experienced commercial manager.

With such a healthy workbook of large projects in the pipeline this is an extremely exciting time to join Designer Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a team of surveyors to provide commercial services to the company to industry practice.
• Development of commercial reporting, administration, communication and ERP processes to industry best practices and the business needs currently and in the future.
• Establish good relationships with PQSs in order to agree final accounts.
• Deal with suppliers and subcontractors during the procurement process, where necessary, in order to get the best value for Designer Group.
• Development in conjunction with the commercial director best in class contract documentation for use with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Constantly developing the QS side of the business to make Designer Group the most efficient company in the sector.
• Oversee the inputting of budgets and running of projects through the RedSky Job Costing System. Liaise monthly with Contracts Managers regarding meeting budgets on projects.
• Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Buying Department.
• Measurement of work to maximise the value of applications to our clients.
• Administer applications for payment and payment of sub contractors to ensure positive cash flow where possible and fair valuations.
• Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors with particular emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc.
• Prepare tender risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed most, forecasts costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc,
• Preparation and monitoring of project cash flows feeding up to a master company cash flow.
• Set up and maintain variation logs with feed into costs as outlined above for all client variations and sub-contractors variations, including the management and agreement of such variations.
• Review site programmes in respect to delays, disruption, damage and sub -contract program.
• Ensure that the client relationships are enhance to maximise on current and future opportunities.
• Identify, analyse and develop Reponses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
• To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in-line with company formats and standards.
• Provide advise on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.
• Use the company’s financial systems to the benefit of the business to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Always act in a manner fitting to the business and uphold the company’s standards internally and externally at all times.
• Preparation of monthly commercial reports.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills dealing with design team / client / meetings etc.
• Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.

Qualifications 

• Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a similar role.

Designer Group is an equal ​opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.