Senior Quantity Surveyor

SSA Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

About the Client: The Group we represent are a family run multinational Civil Engineering contractor. They recognise the need to be adaptable to customers needs in a complex world. They respond by investing in a total in-house solution to ensure flexibility, control and above all quality and safety. The clients UK and wider global activities are supported by a structured management approach that performs with seamless efficiency. They operate with integrity and transparency to deliver multi-disciplined projects on time and to the highest standards.

Role (Main Purpose):
To ensure that all commercial and contractual aspects of the relevant projects are properly managed and controlled in an efficient manner to ensure the maximum return for the Group.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. To provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
2. Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager and any other reports which may be required.
3. Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract.
4. Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation.
5. Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis.
6. Preparation and management of subcontract and material Procurement Schedules.
7. Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
8. Production and rigorous management of Early Warning Notices and associated registers.
9. Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc.
10. To assist in identifying and proactively managing all commercial risks and opportunities and carrying out value engineering exercises.
11. To encourage and develop a culture of contractual awareness within the site team and ensure that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc.
12. To utilise MAXcel costing system to help improve cost control and financial/commercial reporting and ensure that all relevant staff are fully trained to utilise the system to its full potential.
13. To ensure that all Group Procedures are strictly followed by all commercial staff.
14. Establish and implement a robust system of site records for all labour, plant, materials, staff, etc as support for cost substantiation in the event of change and or delays to the contract Works.
15. Establishment of a robust system of cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements and ensure that it is strictly followed by all the site team.
16. Attend all internal/external financial meetings as and when required.
17. Preparation of project final accounts.
18. To undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Manager/Project Manager, etc.