Are you a passionate and dynamic Works Manager or Commercial Manager looking for your next role? Then have a read of what we have to offer.
At JB Riney, our people are our company. JB Riney is a long-established Civil Engineering company who have operated in the Greater London area for over 40 years. Working alongside many Local Authorities and Councils, our well-earned reputation is built on local knowledge, reliability, quality products, services and a customer focused delivery.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Works Manager to join, support and lead development within our Bid Team across the business. You will be located in Bow, East London with the expectation to travel across the JB Riney programme of works. This role is commutable from such locations as Greater London, Poplar, Stratford, East Ham, Islington, London, Wanstead, Barking, Greenwich, Woolwich, Walthamstow, Waltham Abbey, Hackney, Chigwell, Chingford, Tottenham, Enfield, Dagenham, Ilford, Rainham, Romford, Brentwood and the surrounding areas.
As part of the national Tarmac business which sits within the global CRH family, the career opportunities are limitless. We have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry. Still Interested? Then please read on.
Main ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to the Bid Director, you as the Private Works Manager will be leading the Private / Developer works department, pursuing and delivering works for Private sector clients from Site Projects, S278 works, Hard Landscaping to Public Realm type works within the London Markets, the latter being highly desirable.
This role of Private Works Manager has 3 key elements that you will be intricately involved with; and have experience within:
Business Development
Identify and develop new business opportunities, Build relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors whilst continuously evaluating existing partnerships with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn’t
Manage key client relationships and works to build new ones by expanding the profile and reach of the company and its brand. Identifies and recommends new markets and propose and develop strategic partnerships
Estimating
Analysing tender enquiry documents and Assisting the Bid team with pricing, including building up SOR items from first principals and Drafting BOQ from spec and drawings where necessary to secure Subcontractor enquiries/pricing
Strong knowledge of Highways Method of Measurement whilst working with our Operational team members for delivery solutions
Commercial
Ensure governance and contract/legal review processes are followed for all projects.
Oversee the measurement and preparation of valuations to maximise financial returns under the provisions of the contract conditions and company procedures. You will have overall responsibility for the commercial systems, processes and applications for the department.
Lend contractual expertise to commercial and operational colleagues at contract level and own/oversee monthly / annual cost and value reconciliations, budgets and forecasts
Actively build relationship with customers to secure payments within the specified contract terms and manage overall working in progress, debt and stock. Close management of procurement and sub-contractor accounts.
In this role you will be in liaison with stakeholders across the business’s of JB Riney, Tarmac and CRH – Contracts Directors – Finance Director – Senior Estimator and QS’s teams – Commercial Teams – Project Manager – Agents – Operational Supervisors
You must be able to travel across the region of work
The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role of Private Works Manager, you as the ideal candidate will have experience of a similar position within a comparable sector. You will have a background to support our vision of success coupled with a strong understanding of the systems and processes required to measure and benchmark successes. You will have a strong background coupled with commercial and managerial experience with demonstrable success leading and developing your teams.
Specific Requirements:
ESSENTIAL – Relevant Degree or Largely qualified by experience relating to industry standards and/or possess good Higher Education Achievement (HND/HNC Level) – would be considered
ESSENTIAL - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in 2 of the 3 key role requirements – Business Development, Estimating and/or Commercial
Management Qualification – NVQ 5 / ILM / NEBS
Extensive experience using Microsoft, Excel, Project, Causeway and PowerPoint packages as a minimum
Why UsIn addition to the role of Private Works Manager with J B Riney we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
Bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunities
Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?
JB Riney is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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