Managing Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial aspects of construction projects. This role involves managing subcontractor accounts, ensuring timely payments, and providing commercial support to project teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively. The company values innovation and resilience, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact vital projects across various sectors. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that promotes professional growth and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor.
• Relevant experience on diverse projects with major clients like NHS and MOD.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial accounts from start to finish.
• Lead project commercial teams and ensure timely certification of payments.
• Develop supply chain relationships and support management teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team-working skills

Leadership

Education

HND qualification

BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity

To ensure the successful financial completion of multiple challenging construction projects from contract award through to completion, as a key member of a successful management team, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks.

The successful candidate will lead and supervise project commercial teams within the South Wales Team.

What you will be doing

• Management of subcontract procurement by quantity surveyors
• Commercial management of subcontractor accounts from commencement on site to negotiation and agreement of final accounts
• Ensuring timely certification and payment of subcontractors
• Review and management of monthly cost value reconciliation reports
• Review of monthly cost and value to complete forecasts for projects
• Review and negotiation of final accounts
• Advising on procurement issues
• Management of cost and risk
• Provision of commercial and contractual support and advice to management teams
• Input to customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project
• Promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name
• Motivation of team members to gain their commitment and support ensuring their optimum input into the project
• Leading team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company
• Development of supply chain relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors for the benefit of projects
• Input to business continuity processes
• Leading a small team of surveyors.

What we will need from you

• Qualification at HND level (or equivalent qualification)
• BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Comprehensive experience in a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor
• Relevant experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients such as the NHS, DFE, MOD, DOI, MOJ
• Experience in dispute documentation – adjudication / legal
• Sound commercial/contractual knowledge
• Experience using NEC family of contracts
• Experience working on a Framework or in a collaborative environment
• Valid CSCS card
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Further professional qualification
• Contacts at senior level in appropriate client organisations
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Inspirational management of others
• Good time management
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong team-working skills

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.

We do not have a licence for sponsorship.

We look forward to receiving your application!