Posted in: Engineering in Walsall | Posted: |
Our Water sector contractor client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to be based out of their Walsall office on a permanent basis.
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.
The role will offer some hybrid working and focus on water/utilities/civils projects.
Responsibilities
Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level
Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
Carry out cost management including forecasting
Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
Actively seek to improve processes and procedures
Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures of joint ventures our client is engaged with
Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for our client, with commercial risks identified
Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
Build and maintain good client relationships
Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
Prepare applications for payment
Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments
Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with the target
Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of them
Skill/experience/qualifications
Previous experience in the construction industry
HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations
Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis
Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiative
Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
CSCS card
Benefits
Salary £35k-50k depending on experience determined at interview
Company car/car allowance
5% Company pension contribution
Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary
Single person's private medical cover
Permanent Health Cover