Quantity Surveyor 

Dudley

We are currently working with a major engineering contractor based in Dudley, Birmingham who are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team working on site at their Wednesbury to Brierly Hill Metro Extension. As Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for administering all commercial aspects within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.

 

As Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the SQS you will lead, manage, develop, and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
• Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practice across each project team.
• Assist on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for project delivery
• Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings.
• Assist in the management of the Risk and Opportunities process to allow for the identification or Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risks and opportunities
• Manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS.
• Assist in the establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
• Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change
• Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM.
• Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
• Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project.
• Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFPs are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
• Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
• Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

• Production of monthly CVR Reports
• Undertaking site measure queries

 

Job requirements:

• Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts
• Cost and budget administration
• Financial and commercial reporting
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Charter Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as QS within a proven track record of major projects

 

As mentioned, this position as Quantity Surveyor is based in Dudley, Birmingham, therefore would be suitable for candidates in the surrounding, commutable, areas. If this position is of interest, dont hesitate to get in touch with Erin at Critical Project Resourcing.