Senior Quantity Surveyor

SSA Recruitment; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run multinational Civil Engineering contractor seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of projects. The role involves preparing reports, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with Group Procedures to maximize returns and maintain high project standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance on commercial issues within projects.
• Prepare monthly Cost/Value and Valuation Reports.
• Manage procurement schedules and subcontractor accounts.

Tools

MAXcel

Job description

About the Client:

The Group we represent is a family-run multinational Civil Engineering contractor. They prioritize adaptability to customer needs in a complex world by investing in an in-house solution to ensure flexibility, control, quality, and safety. Their UK and global activities are supported by a structured management approach that emphasizes efficiency. They operate with integrity and transparency to deliver multi-disciplined projects on time and to high standards.

Role (Main Purpose):

To ensure proper management and control of all commercial and contractual aspects of relevant projects to maximize returns for the Group.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide assistance, support, and guidance on all commercial issues within the projects.
• Prepare internal Cost/Value Reports monthly to meet the requirements of the Commercial Manager and other reports as needed.
• Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment monthly with full supporting documentation, in an efficient and timely manner, in accordance with the contract.
• Prepare Cost Reports for the Client monthly with full supporting documentation.
• Calculate earned value and detailed projected project outturn costs monthly.
• Manage subcontract and material Procurement Schedules.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisitions to final account agreements.
• Produce and manage Early Warning Notices and related registers.
• Negotiate and agree on Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc.
• Identify and proactively manage commercial risks and opportunities, including value engineering exercises.
• Promote a culture of contractual awareness within the site team, ensuring full contractual entitlement through proper record management and change control.
• Utilize MAXcel costing system to enhance cost control and reporting; ensure staff are trained accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with all Group Procedures by commercial staff.
• Establish and maintain robust site records for labour, plant, materials, and staff to support cost substantiation.
• Implement a cost allocation/coding system that meets internal and external requirements and ensure adherence by the site team.
• Attend internal and external financial meetings as required.
• Prepare project final accounts.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Commercial or Project Manager.