Lee Sereaton

Managed commercial aspects of property maintenance and planned works programmes, ensuring financial control and enhancing commercial performance across multiple projects.

- Managing the commercial aspects of property maintenance and planned works contracts.

- Preparing estimates and pricing works in accordance with contract requirements.

- Managing valuations and monitoring financial performance.

- Reviewing, assessing and managing variations.

- Preparing and agreeing final accounts.

- Controlled procurement and subcontractor costs to align with project budgets and financial goals.

- Monitoring subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.

- Prepared and reviewed Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) to track financial performance and support decision-making.

- Preparing cash-flow forecasts and monitoring expenditure against forecasts.

- Producing weekly commercial reports for management.

- Monitoring project costs and identifying potential commercial risks.

- Maintaining accurate commercial records and financial information.

- Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial and programme objectives are achieved.

- Liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

- Participating in client meetings alongside senior surveyors and contributing to commercial discussions.

- Managing and supporting a team of four colleagues.

- Supporting the development and training of junior and administrative staff.

- Have trained a total of seven colleagues since joining the company in 2018.

Key Responsibilities

- 2 Commercial Administrators

- 1 Senior Commercial Administrator

- 1 Trainee Surveyor

Project Experience

- Voids / Empty Property Works

- Planned Maintenance

- Kitchens & Bathrooms

- Shared Ownership

- Property Maintenance Programmes

- Assisted Quantity Surveyors in managing commercial aspects of housing and property maintenance projects, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

- Contributed to valuations, variations, and cost control processes, enhancing financial oversight and project accountability.

- Facilitated subcontractor management and commercial administration, streamlining communication and contractual adherence.

- Assisted with pricing, procurement and financial reporting.

- Developed practical Quantity Surveying and commercial management experience within a major construction and housing environment.

Outlined essential duties

- Provided commercial and administrative support to the Quantity Surveying team.

- Maintained accurate commercial records and project information to ensure reliable data access.

- Assisted with financial administration, reporting, and subcontractor processes to facilitate timely project completion.

- Supported preparation of commercial documentation to enhance project clarity and compliance.

- Worked closely with surveyors, operational teams and subcontractors.

- Developed a strong understanding of construction commercial processes, subsequently progressing into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.

Outlined primary duties

Outlined main duties

- Collaborated with operational teams to ensure effective scheduling of tasks and adherence to deadlines.

Coordinated operational workloads to optimise scheduling and resource allocation.

- Managed competing priorities and deadlines.

- Maintained accurate records and facilitated communication between operational and administrative teams to ensure alignment.

- Developed strong organisational, planning and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Delivered tailored financial advice and solutions to meet client needs.

- Managed diverse customer portfolio, fostering strong long-term relationships.

- Developed strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.

- Collaborated with team to achieve individual and collective performance targets.

- Ensured compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Delivered tailored financial guidance and exceptional customer service.

- Assessed customer needs and recommended suitable financial solutions.

- Built and maintained customer relationships.

- Worked within a highly regulated financial environment.

Outlined primary duties and roles in position.