Senior Quantity Surveyor

RSK Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you'll lead the commercial and procurement aspects of projects. This role offers the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and managing subcontractor relationships. You'll be part of a team focused on delivering sustainable solutions that improve community life. With a commitment to innovation and a people-first culture, this position provides an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or substantial experience in lieu.
• Working towards RICS or CICES accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial aspects of projects and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Manage subcontract procurement and resolve contractual issues.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement

Analytical Thinking

People Management

Construction Knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional Accreditation (RICS/CICES)

Tools

MS Office

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 leads 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 maximising contractual entitlements, issue all nescessary 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 recognised 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 range of software packages, including MS Office
• Analytical / mathematical thinking
• Developed people management and supervisory capabilities

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.