Job Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEP

Location: London

Duration: Contract or Permanent

Salary / Day Rate: Dependant Upon Experience

The MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor oversees and manages the cost management and contract management aspects of a section of the project (HS2 Station or LUL station) from initiation to close-out.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors are administered
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Oversee the assessment of EWN's and compensation events
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis
• Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn
• Produce of a monthly consolidated cost / expenditure report for the section of the project
• Oversee the monthly valuation process
• Where necessary review potential contractor and supplier claims the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor's accounts and close out contracts for the project.
• Oversee the raising of consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties
• Oversee the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.
• Provide commercial input to tender documentation as necessary
• Oversee the cost analysis of bid returns
• Where appropriate oversee tender returns from contractors received on an open book basis and lead negotiation of two stage fixed price
• Oversee the payment of contractors
• Ensure all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications
• Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes
• Oversee the preparation of final accounts for all contracts packages

Person Specification / Technical Competencies for the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Relevant experience managing MEP subcontracts in similar projects
• Familiarity with various forms of NEC contract
• Good knowledge of integrated reporting
• Strong knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control
• Ability to use IT applications and Spreadsheets

Behavioural Competencies for the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Solid team Leader
• Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture
• Able to hold their own and defend a position
• Ability to present confidently to senior management
• Strong focus on training and mentoring subordinates

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience for the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Minimum 10 years' experience of commercial management
• Past experience of major (£100m+) projects
• Formal qualification RICS or similar
• A good degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

If you feel as though you are a suitable for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, then please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we will be in touch with you soon.

We look forward to hearing from you!