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Vincera Consulting Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension plan

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Probation 6 months

Job summary

Vincera Consulting Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage subcontract accounts and drive commercial performance on projects nationwide. You will liaise with Estimating and Finance, review sub contract conditions (NEC/JCT), prepare payments, final accounts, and risk reports, with a focus on profitability.

A degree in surveying and 3+ years' experience, car allowance, pension, and private medical insurance are offered, with 25 days holiday and a 6-month

Qualifications

• Proven record of success as a Quantity Surveyor in Construction or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in specialist subcontracting, piling or geotechnical sectors is desirable but not essential.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field is highly regarded but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review and agree subcontract conditions (NEC/JCT) with clients.
• Monitor costs, revenue, and profitability for contracts.
• Process and follow up on payments, resolve disputes.
• Post-contract administration and final accounts work.
• Assess client creditworthiness and secure appropriate credit terms.
• Coordinate with Estimating and Contracts to meet company objectives.
• Provide regular risk reporting to Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Monitor site performance and report on risk and commercial impact.
• Assist training of other quantity surveyors as needed.
• Prepare and analyse tender and procurement documents.
• Measure subcontract works and value variations.
• Prepare loss and expense and adjudication claims.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Numeracy

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Surveying or Construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to work on projects throughout the UK across all sectors of the Construction industry.

Expected to have the ability to work autonomously, with a great deal of responsibility being handed over from the Group Commercial Manger.

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The role needs to have a strong interface with the Estimating and Finance functions of the business.

Main Commercial Management Responsibilities:

Reviewing and agreeing Sub Contract Conditions with a wide variety of clients seeking to use various forms of contract, although mainly NEC and JCT

Monitoring and reporting of costs and revenue to determine the financial outcome and profitability of individual contracts

Carrying out and monitoring the applications for payments, following up and resolving late or disputed payments

On-going and post contract administration

Carrying out checks on the creditworthiness of clients and where necessary securing additional credit insurance and/or agreeing a suitable payment process

Liaising with both the Estimating and Contracts teams to ensure that the Companys objectives are met and where necessary report risk to the Senior QS

Monitor projects performance and visit sites on a regular basis and where necessary report risk to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Assist with ensuring that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations

Assist with Ensuring that the financial aspects, risk and potential impact of a contract are clear to all parties

Assist with the training of other Quantity Surveyors as necessary

Knowledge of managing subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account.

Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes.

Computer literacy and a good understanding of Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Project

A proactive approach and good communication skills.

Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials.

Completing and presenting project estimates

Procurement of suppliers & subcontractors

Handling contract administration including advising on commercial contractual position under the subcontracts

Measurement of sub contract works /take-offs

Identification, valuation and agreement of variations

Preparation of Final Accounts with full supporting pack

Assist with providing accurate commercial forecasts of activity and net margin on a monthly reporting cycle.

Preparation of loss & expense claims

Preparation of Adjudication claims

Monthly CVR analysis

Ideally you will have a degree in surveying OR a construction related discipline with at least 3 years of experience within a similar position and industry.

Experience, Technical Skill Set and Personal Attribute Requirement:

Proven record of success as an accomplished Quantity Surveyor within the Construction or Civil Engineering sector

Experience of working within a specialist sub-contracting organisation and or the piling or geotechnical engineering sector would be desirable but not mandatory

Whilst specific formal commercial qualifications are not essential, they are highly desirable, ideally with a degree in Quantity Surveying

In depth understanding of construction processes ideally combined with knowledge of geotechnical activities

Experience of working for both parties of a contract, i.e. Main Contractor and Sub Contractor

Driven to achieve commercial targets and in doing so support the Companys business development targets and activities

Strong commercial awareness with excellent numeracy skills

Strong negotiator with the ability to articulate themselves extremely well in both written and verbal communications

Client liaising (face to face and over the phone)

First class analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly

Car Allowance of £550/month

Statutory pension 8% overall administered by the Peoples Pension – 5% by employee and 3% employer

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Probationary Period – 6 months

BUPA Medical Insurance after successful completion of probationary period