Quantity Surveyor

Littlewood Group; Battle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Littlewood Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager, drive efficiencies, and manage costs and regional performance for clients. You will control financials of the project and oversee commercial and contractual matters, aiming for optimal margin through rigorous commercial acumen.

We are part of the Network Plus Group, the UK's leading fence installation contractor with offices in East Sussex, the Midlands and Wales.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience in the Utilities industry preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to prioritise workload under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and logical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting.
• Track progress and cash flow forecast information.
• Prepare subcontract documents and assess quotations.
• Value variations and manage change control processes.
• Attend risk reviews and commercial meetings on-site with the Client.
• Support tendering, pricing, and credit control efforts.

Skills

P&L reporting

Contract management

Subcontract management

Forecasting

Risk management

Cash flow forecasting

Valuation

Education

Degree qualification (RICS or equivalent)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting
• Review contract documents and advise on any issues
• Track the progress and cash flow forecast information
• Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports
• Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations
• Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements
• Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices
• Assess and value variations and compensation events
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts
• Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing
• Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities industry
• Sound knowledge of contracts - NEC preferred
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
• High attention to detail
• Logical mind

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

As part of the Network Plus Group, Littlewood Group is the UK's leading fence installation contractor, with offices in East Sussex, the Midlands and Wales. Established in 1996, we have a £53m turnover and a workforce of 220 employees.
We are trusted partners of major contractors, including HS2, National Highways and the MOD.
Our expertise covers the design, supply and installation of fencing, security systems, vehicle restraints, noise barriers, gates, access control and associated ground works.
Guided by our core values - Flair, Integrity, Responsibility, Safety, and Teamwork - we deliver quality and reliability across the UK.

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