Senior Quantity Surveyor

Requirements

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Manage the successful onboarding of new junior staff members.
• Manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports.
• Identify necessary and appropriate training needs for direct reports.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff and provide coaching and mentoring where appropriate.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Participate in the Project Kick Off meeting and input into and directly influence the production and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting, influence and contribute to monthly projects reviews and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Prepare and issue Sub-Contract and Consultant Appointments in line with the requirements of the programme and procurement schedule.
• Liaise with the Design Manager and Project Manager in relation to design aspects of the project and provide advice regarding cost impacts and value engineering.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management, the issue of contractual notices and communication in accordance with the contract and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Ensure regular risk and opportunity workshops take place within the project team and influence and input into a real time Risk and Opportunity Schedule including specific mitigation strategies.
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Identify and advise on insurance related issues, including the prompt notification of potential claims and ensuring all insurance related contractual requirements of the project are implemented and managed.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Ensure the out-turn cost and value on the project is monitored and managed in real time and ensure a detailed forecast is maintained and reported on a monthly basis.
• Input into the production of the margin improvement plan on the project and manage and maintain in real time.
• Ensure the timely procurement of PCG, bonds and warranties as required by the contract.
• Manage Sub-Contractor and Supplier disputes.
• Input and assist in the management of Client disputes.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development.