Quantity Surveyor - Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3BH

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s ‘Three Pillar’ objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.Key Responsibilities:ReportingEnsure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levelEnsure accurate cash flow reporting takes placeCarry out cost management including forecastingUpdate the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plansProcessesHelp ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unitActively seek to improve processes and proceduresHold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that we are working within, and assist in their development and improvementExternal relationshipsHelp ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for Barhale, with commercial risks identifiedEnsure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditionsBuild and maintain good client relationshipsBe responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accountingPrepare applications for paymentLiaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional paymentsInternal relationshipsContribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teamsWork with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with the targetShare best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of themKey measures and targets:Accurate monthly forecastingAbility to challenge resources and costsMaintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendarKey relationships:Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and rest of the Commercial TeamBusiness Development and Bid ManagersSite TeamsClientsPerson Specification:The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria:EssentialPrevious experience in the construction industryHND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity SurveyingFamiliarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction LawPrevious experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis.Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft OfficeExcellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlinesAbility to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiativeDesirableMember of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towardsCSCS cardBenefits:As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range of benefits.5% Company pension contributionLife Assurance at 2 x notional salarySingle person’s private medical coverPermanent Health CoverCompany Profit Share SchemeCompany car / or car allowance (Dependent on position)Career Development and ongoing trainingStaff Referral Scheme25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent)Volunteering SchemeEnvironmental and Social Value initiativesAbout Barhale:Barhale is one of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists with 40 years of experience working UK-wide across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors. Founded by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980, the group was originally set up as a specialist tunnelling contractor. While we retain our tunnelling roots, repeated success in several construction industry sectors has enabled us to expand our skillset and become one of the largest privately-owned infrastructure specialists in the UK.What we doWe provide design, construction, and maintenance services to the following sectors.WaterTransportEnergyBuilt EnvironmentWe also possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities includingTunnellingMEICA capabilitiesIn-house designA steel-fabrication and supply subsidiary (BCS Group)Who we are?Barhale operates as a tier-1 partner for blue-chip, regulated, and private clients. We work as part of large frameworks, joint ventures, and alliances and on individual projects developing long-standing relationships based on Trust, Integrity, and Pride.Our PeopleWe employ a direct workforce of over 1,000 employees nationwide. We recognise that our business is only as good as the people we employ, which is why we value them so highly and invest in regular training and development, utilising our dedicated training facility in Walsall.Our commitment to career progression, personal development, innovation, collaborative working, diversity and Inclusion, health and wellbeing and work-life balance is what makes us a Gold Investors in People Company.