Senior Quantity Surveyor in London, London, United Kingdom
To help and assist the Project Managers or Site Managers on assigned Contracts to ensure a full commercial service is provided to aid the Project Manager to fulfil their duties as lead function all within business requirements, Company Governance and Commercial procedures.
To ensure that the Project and/or Site Manager is aware of all financial and contractual matters.
To provide a functional responsibility and report to the Commercial Manager on commercial and contractual matters as well as providing the same to the Project Managers or Site Managers on all operational requirements to support the principle that the Project Manager is King.
It is important because: The long term future of the business depends upon this performance.
This company is one of the leading construction businesses in the UK with IIP Gold status. As a family-owned business, we have the freedom and flexibility to take a different approach. We focus on creating structures and spaces that provide an environment for people to thrive in and solutions for our customers that provide a better experience during the creation.
From rail to road, housing to healthcare, however large the project or contract, we know that it is always personal to the people who use it and those that are responsible for it. We are seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor within our Infrastructure sector to support projects and supervise commercial staff on a number of projects in the Wessex area of the UK. To be successful in this role you will require extensive experience in highways, structures and rail projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Set profitability targets with the team, develop procurement strategy, and regularly produce financial progress reports
- Timely procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts in accordance with procurement strategy
- Secure the best possible (value and timing) payments from the client in order to maximise cash flow. Ensure that payments are applied for and received in accordance with the contract
- Make sure that the client is always aware of our financial and commercial expectations
- Ensure that all necessary insurances, bonds, guarantees etc are in place. Ensure the timely release of bonds and retention monies
- Production of CVCs, Cashflow, and End Day Forecasts, and ensure that all are kept in line with targets and project strategy
- Monitor progress against programme (including subcontractors) in support of the site management
- Undertake preparation and agreement of internal and external valuation/final account to ensure recovery of full entitlement in accordance with the contract
- Participate in regular risk reviews and problem solving
- Ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations and provide advice and guidance to the team as necessary
- Participate in all necessary dialogue to make sure that our commercial interests are always properly considered
- Influence and contribute in resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact
- Training, teaching and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate
- With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
If this sounds a lot like you and your approach to your work is the same as ours, we would love to hear from you. If we end up working together, we will give you a great environment to work in with real opportunities for you to shine, deliver great work and develop your career, whatever stage it's at, as well as a great rewards package that gives you security and recognises your contribution.
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