Senior Quantity Surveyor

DAS Fire Limited - Fire Detection and Suppression; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire detection and suppression is seeking a proactive member for their Commercial Team. The role involves managing commercial functions, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring accurate contract administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management and strong communication skills. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Bonus Scheme

Annual pay reviews

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay

Qualifications

• Experience with contract administration and knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the commercial function.
• Prepare and analyze project margin forecasts and revenue forecasts.
• Identify and respond to commercial risks.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

HNC/HND qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Asta

Job description

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DAS Fire Limited - Fire Detection and Suppression

Be a proactive member of the Commercial Team; lead and assist in contract administrative duties as necessary. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, lead the Commercial team to ensure accurate records are constantly updated; key commercial and contract tasks are conducted in a timely fashion. Part of a small team responsible for identifying, recording, and managing contractual risk and opportunity across the business portfolio to support the profitable growth of the business in sustainable revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage, mentor, and oversee the commercial function.
2. Provide mentorship and advice to operational colleagues.
3. Prepare and analyze project margin forecasts, revenue forecasts, and cost-to-complete assessments.
4. Manage risk, value management, and cost control during the project lifecycle.
5. Identify, analyze, and respond to commercial risks.
6. Maintain awareness of current building contracts, track key dates and clauses, and promote best practices.
7. Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
8. Record and maintain records related to risk, opportunity, and contract documents such as Contracts, NDAs, and Change Management.
9. Manage the application for payment process and resolve client queries.
10. Liaise with the finance team to ensure timely invoicing and payments.
11. Strive for operational excellence and continual performance improvement through proactive management.
12. Manage subcontractor relationships, including creation, payments, change management, and risk analysis.
13. Assist with commercial policies and establish parameters for measuring project performance.
14. Monitor and report on the project program, issuing notices as required.
15. Promote best commercial practices throughout the organization.
16. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and conduct regular site commercial meetings.

Skills & Experience Required:

1. Experience with contract administration, knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, and cost control.
2. Good communication, negotiation, teamwork, and time management skills.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; ability to read programs like Asta.
4. Experience in managing subordinates is preferable but not essential.
5. Knowledge of the Construction Act and awareness of changes in construction law.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Quantity Surveying degree or HNC/HND qualification.
2. Experience with Data Centres or M&E is advantageous.
3. Full driving license.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:

1. Proactive, resilient, personable, capable of managing multiple projects.
2. People-focused, with integrity, teamwork, customer service, humility, and dedication.
3. Willingness to attend sites regularly and respond promptly to issues.

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay.