Mathew McCarthy
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in commercial skills, effective communication, and management. Experienced in cost management, financial analysis, and variation management within public sector contracts. Demonstrated leadership in team environments and under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines. Skilled in contract valuation, payment applications, and developing quantity surveying capabilities, with a focus on enhancing cost estimating and planning proficiencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial Manager
G4S
2019.11 - 2026.07
- Supported business as project coordinator and currently as commercial manager, focusing on contract compliance and managing commercial risks and opportunities. Working alongside a range of public sector contracts to ensure overall contract compliance but also managing relevant commercial risks and opportunities to drive profitability and efficiencies. Experienced within high value (20m plus annually) PFI Sector contracts alongside NEC and other public sector contracts, data driven and financially acute to make effective better decisions and manage business potentials whilst mitigating risks. Managed client relationships and developed reputation to ensure effective results within tight budgetary constraints. Core Experience: Facilities Management, Commercial Risk Management, Performance Management, Compliance, Cost Management, Variation Management, Contract Demobilisation, Contract Bid.
- Oversaw contract management processes to reduce disputes.
- Boosted brand visibility through developing strategic partnerships.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities regularly.
Resource Coordinator
Bluestones Merchandising Solutions
2018.01 - 2019.11
- Leveraged skills from previous role to manage resources for new business start-up, ensuring projects met KPIs while maintaining quality and profitability.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure project alignment for well-coordinated project execution.
- Maintained updated records of resources, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Organised training programmes, improved team competency levels.
Divisional Support Coordinator
CJ Retail Solutions
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Coordinated day-to-day activities of national store refits and installations, overseeing projects from planning to completion and utilising resources to deliver on time and within budget. Managed payroll and administration, processing payments for contractors and employees while maintaining accurate P + L records. Executed HR duties, including recruitment and handling disciplinary actions, to support business operations.
- Worked closely with the management to implement company policies efficiently.
- Trained new employees on organisational policies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Assessed market trends for staying abreast with industry changes.
Education
AVCE - ICT
Josiah Mason College
Birmingham 2002.01 - 2004.01
Secondary school -
Stockland Green
Birmingham 1997.01 - 2002.01
A-Levels - The built enviroment
ALO
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2025.01 -
Skills
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Cost estimation expertise
- Work valuation management
- Work measurement
- Contract Awareness: Experience working with NEC and other public sector contracts, including involvement in contract bid processes
- Construction contract knowledge
- Construction materials knowledge
- Resource management
- Change management
- Core Commercial Skills
- Leadership: Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as lead effectively
Professional Development
- Actively pursuing opportunities for formal education or training in quantity surveying to gain a comprehensive understanding of the profession.
- Seeking specialised courses and certifications focused on core quantity surveying skills such as measurement, estimating, and contract administration.
- Committed to networking with professionals and engaging with resources provided by professional bodies like the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Timeline
A-Levels - The built enviroment
ALO
2025.01 -
Commercial Manager
G4S
2019.11 - 2026.07
Resource Coordinator
Bluestones Merchandising Solutions
2018.01 - 2019.11
Divisional Support Coordinator
CJ Retail Solutions
2015.01 - 2018.01
AVCE - ICT
Josiah Mason College
2002.01 - 2004.01
Secondary school -
Stockland Green
1997.01 - 2002.01