Speller Metcalfe is on a mission… and it’s a simple one. We want to build a sustainable company at the forefront of construction – one that is built with a people-first approach in mind.
As a family business with over 30 years’ experience under our belts, our focus is not just getting you through the door, but developing your skills to support a long‑term career with us. We’re proud of our high levels of staff retention and with staff at the very heart of our company, you’re never just a cog in the machine, but someone who can truly have an impact on how we do business.
Our background
Established in 1995 by Steve Speller and Andy Metcalfe, their vision was to develop a business at the cutting edge of construction, built upon an ethos of family values which are reflected in everything we do.
Now one of the UK’s leading regional contractors, we predominantly work across the Midlands and South West regions. With offices in Malvern and Wolverhampton, we deliver a range of public and private sector projects from £250k up to £30 million across a numbers of fields including education, healthcare, residential and leisure.
The job
How you’ll contribute
You will be responsible for commercially managing projects to ensure they are procured and delivered to required outcomes.
The main tasks and responsibilities include:
- Maintain and develop Speller Metcalfe commercial processes and procedures and apply best practice and a continuous improvement approach, to maximise returns in terms of profit.
- Liaise with the team to support the placing of robust subcontractor trade orders in a timely manner; ensuring main contract risks are passed on.
- Provide support to preconstruction where necessary including feedback from live projects.
- To ensure that the company’s procedures and documentation are being adhered to.
- Lead in the preparation of the PEP and continual review of the document.
- Ensure all subcontractor payments are made in a timely manner and in accordance with order agreements, in accordance with the Construction Act.
- Ensure all notices to subcontractors are issued in the required time frames.
- Prepare cost value reports and cost to complete forecasts for monthly review with the commercial manager and leadership teams in line with the agreed reporting timetable.
- Maintain a positive project cashflow.
- Monitor & evaluate the value of works packages through physical re-measure of works carried out on site, notifying any potential issues to the commercial lead.
- Manage and minimise nonrecoverable costs on a project.
- Review and ensure all contract final accounts are submitted and agreed in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all contractual correspondence is produced in an acceptable format and in a timely manner.
- Close liaison with the client and clients cost control representative to provide proactive advice on project costs.
- Ensure all valuations are submitted and received in accordance with agreed valuation schedules.
- Mentor and train assistant and trainee surveyors.
- Proactively contribute to the project team.
- Identify disputes in a timely manner to the divisional commercial lead.
- Take part in H&S initiatives.
- Perform other duties from time to time, outside the normal sphere of work as may reasonably be requested.
- Be competent in the use of IT systems relevant to the role
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will bring your enthusiasm and determination as well as:
- Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience within the construction industry , including substantial experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or equivalent commercial role.
- Proven experience of managing the commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Experience of working on high-security, sensitive or controlled-access projects is highly desirable.
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including experience of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
- Proven ability in cost planning, procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of commercial awareness.
- Ability to lead the commercial function on projects, manage priorities and work effectively with clients, consultants, project teams and the supply chain.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with accurate reporting and record keeping.
- High standards of integrity, discretion and confidentiality, with an understanding of the requirements of high-security or sensitive working environments.
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. Professional membership of RICS or equivalent is desirable.
- Ability to mentor other staff.
Core Behaviours
- Acts with honesty and integrity
- Takes responsibility and accountability
- Is a team player
- Takes responsibility for upholding safety
- Has strong morals
- Builds and manages strong relationships
- Strong levels of self‑awareness
- Acts with curiosity
- Listens to understand
- Interacts with the team and the business
- Shows high levels of emotional intelligence
- Is open and embraces change
- Is proactive
- Shows an open mind
- Drives for results
What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary, increasing holiday benefits and access to private healthcare, we offer a number of other benefits for our staff.
Sound interesting?
Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our values, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Our mission has always been to encourage, develop and combine the individual talents of our staff, and we welcome and encourage staff from all backgrounds and abilities.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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