Managing Quantity Surveyor

The Role

Managing Quantity Surveyors required in the Midlands, integral members of project teams, providing support to the project delivery teams and senior management daily. They are allowed to develop existing skills, whilst learning new ones, within a collaborative and dynamic team.

You will be working on civil engineering and infrastructure projects which are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from andpound;200k to andpound;10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
Cost management and project forecasting
Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectation
Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities

Contracts

Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily NEC forms
Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align with corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.
Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post-contract management
Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
Supply chain management including building and maintaining relationships

Processes

Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance
Actively seek to improve processes and procedures

Essential

Previous experience in the construction industry

Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law

Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations

Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.

Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines

Desirable

Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards

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