Quantity Surveyor in Reigate, Surrey, United Kingdom
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.
To carry out financial and contractual administration on assigned contracts in accordance with the procedures of the comapny, to keep costs, income and cash flow within established targets and to optimise cash flow.
To report to the Senior Surveyor on a functional basis and to the Project Manager on an operational basis on all financial and contractual matters to ensure that the Project Manager has available all necessary financial data in order to aid the decision making process on site.
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
- With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Personal qualities - In line with Company Values: Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness and Quality.
Skills (including IT) - Good Communication and IT skills.
Experience and knowledge - At least 2 years experience in the Commercial arena.
Qualifications - Degree HNC/HND minimum.
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