Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Commercial professional to lead on commercial issues for projects in Bolton. The role focuses on valuations, payments, cost reporting and subcontract administration.

You will drive cost control, risk analysis and change management while maintaining robust project records and client liaison. The successful candidate will have a degree in construction/ QS, professional qualification potential with RICS/ICES, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required and construction related qualifications.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Experience in contract administration, cost reporting and change control.
• Proficient in MS Office and project controls software.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support on projects and ensure governance.
• Develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications and cost reports with full documentation.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules and final accounts.
• Undertake contract administration, change management and risk registers.
• Maintain client and contract records and support business improvement initiatives.

Skills

CSCS Card

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in construction/ QS

A Levels & HNC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• To provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Have an up-to-date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement.
• Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
• Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

Tasks

• To provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Have an up-to-date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement.
• Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
• Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

Qualifications

• Skills card - CSCS Card.
• Degree qualified, A Levels & HNC (construction related).
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership.
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standards Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor Status (member) desired but not required.
• 5 years post qualification aware desired but not required.