Our client is a rapidly growing Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Group with a turnover approaching £500 million. Due to an increasing project workload they are now looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyors to join there permanent staff working on their South-West Regional projects based out of one of their offices located in Dorset or Hampshire. The Quantity Surveyor will be required to support the Regional Commercial Management teams by providing commercial support services.

The Senior Quantity Surveyors will perform the following tasks/duties;

-Provide commercial support including developing the commercial strategy for specific projects or contracts by maintaining and maximising profitability
-Provide support to regional stakeholders on commercial matters in order to reduce risk across the business.
-Understand and negotiate contract terms for projects and mitigating risks whilst maintaining dialogue with relevant operational management to have an ongoing understanding of the contract administration status of the projects.
-Ensure that the internal reports of the projects are accurate in respect of risk, costs incurred, projection of costs to spend, contingency and liabilities and profit declared.
-Drive improvement in the accuracy and robustness of forecasts and budgets, support implementation and embed processes to improve contract profitability and control of how we manage contractors.
-Consult operational managers on a progressive basis providing provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all internal stakeholders.
-Maintain good client relationships within the business and the commercial team.

Candidates will possess the following Qualifications/Experience;

-Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying with demonstrable previous experience in the role, ideally within a construction or engineering environment.
-Comprehensive commercial understanding of contract price build-ups and proven experience in managing Contractual relationships between clients, customers and contractors.
-Excellent ability to read and understand contract clauses and documents and be adept at communicating these to all levels within the business.
-Experience working across various types and forms of contracts including; fixed price, BOQ, target cost and time related rates.
-The ability to report costs including forecasting, estimating, change management and claims.
-A current valid UK driving licence is essential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.