Quantity Surveyor

Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.

Commercial Service Delivery

Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.

Assist in implementing a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager

Management of full subcontract lifecycle from tender to final account, control and forecasting of EAC.

Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.

Encourage and develop a culture of contractual & commercial awareness on all projects.

Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.

Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.

Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.

Ability to handle Client disputes, with assistance.

Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored on a monthly basis through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.

Undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Director.

Team Management & Development

• Assist with the recruitment and staffing structure/ utilisation for direct reports.
• Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
• Delegation of appropriate work to all staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Ensure the site teams adheres to group procedures and governance.

Corporate Development

• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
• Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.
• Carry out commercial audits on others as and when required.

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes

Essential

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Proactive attitude

Desirable:

• Have or working towards MRICS or CICES or similar
• Commercially astute with substantially proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications Word /Excel /Outlook /PowerPoint).

In addition to the above discipline role, the Quantity Surveyor must carry out their duties in accordance with company Core Values: