Senior Quantity Surveyor

Halton Housing; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors.

This is a senior-level position that supports site staff to lead all commercial and procurement aspects of a project. Ensures site teams operate in accordance with contract requirements, site and company procedures, and reporting systems. Procures subcontract packages and administers contract documentation. Compiles complex project cost/budget reports and maintains cash flow issues. Provides support for commercial, contractual procurement, and financial services. Resolves commercial, contractual, and construction problems; and ensures prompt payments for subcontractors' work.

As part of the project leadership team, take responsibility for the direction and execution of the Quantity Surveying functions on allocated contract/s from tender through to final account in accordance with the Business Management Systems to deliver maximum quality of service and profitability, including as follows:

• Lead the interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities of the parties to the contract and be fully briefed on the contract estimate, including settlement adjustments.
• Issuing of required Notices and contractual correspondence, pursue all valid Variations, Claims, and other entitlements to final account settlement.
• Produce and implement the project procurement plan in line with the agreed delivery strategy and project timescales.
• Undertake all required subcontract procurement, including issuing of tender documents, bid assessment, negotiation of price and conditions, and preparation of subcontract documents.
• Lead the management of subcontract works packages including Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme and interim assessments and variations.
• Direct the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual, and construction problems.
• Submission of financial reports including internal valuations / CVRs, commercial and margin forecasts, cash flow projections, turnover forecast, and de-brief reports to pre-agreed deadlines.
• Ensure that all delivery staff adhere to commercial procedures and reporting systems.
• Capture, report, and mitigate project risks as a part of the project team.
• Submit and agree regular applications for payment maximizing contractual entitlements, issue all necessary invoices, and secure prompt payment of all amounts owed.
• Preserve the Company’s good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers, and the public at large.
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Preparation and implementation of recovery action plans where corrective actions are required.
• Provide contractual, commercial, procurement, and financial services and advice to the delivery team.

Qualifications:

• Degree / Qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or substantial in-role experience in lieu.
• Working towards recognized professional accreditation (RICS / CICES / etc.) (Desirable)

Key Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of the construction process.
• Understanding of water / wastewater treatment process.
• Working to deadlines.
• Give direction to a wider team.
• Articulate with a range of software packages, including MS Office.
• Analytical / mathematical thinking.
• Developed people management and supervisory capabilities.