Quantity Surveyor

Go Traffic Management Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager in Bristol Water HQ. The role focuses on cost control, contract administration and maximizing project margin for utilities projects.

You will lead cash flow forecasting, CVRs and interim valuations, while coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams to drive efficiencies and minimize risk. Permanent, on-site role based in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management and commercial controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight time pressures.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting.
• Review contract documents and advise on issues.
• Track progress and cash flow forecast information.
• Produce and review forecasts, CVRs and project finance reports.
• Manage subcontracting including forecasting, orders and terms.
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and quotations.
• Value variations and manage change control processes.
• Attend risk reviews and commercial meetings on-site.

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Department: Bristol Water

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bristol Water HQ

Compensation: £45,000 - £52,000 / year

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 lead the accounting process, ensuring all project expenditures align with the Schedule of Cost Components. You will be accountable for maximizing performance by managing the Target Price and identifying efficiencies to improve the Pain/Gain share.

You will deliver the 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
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks of Disallowed Cost (e.g., ensuring timely Early Warnings, maintaining robust records, and following agreed procurement procedures).
• 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
• Proven ability to manage Compensation Events and Early Warnings within a fast-paced utilities or infrastructure environment.
• Direct experience with NEC3 or NEC4 Option C is desirable but not essential
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Logical mind

Salary and Benefits

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

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