Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of contracts. In this role, you will assist the Commercial Manager in implementing robust reporting systems and procedures, focusing on risk mitigation and detailed cost management. Your responsibilities will include overseeing cost analysis, preparing schedules, and managing client relationships to ensure profitability and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on project delivery while fostering a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex and multiple bids.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing cost-analysis and estimating processes against an agreed Schedule of Rates.
• Preparing and negotiating claims when necessary.
• Mentoring and leading junior commercial staff.

Skills

Cost Management

Risk Mitigation

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

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On the back of an ever-increasing workload, Circet UK are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong Civils and Rail project work experience.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the Commercial Manager in implementing commercial reporting systems and procedures to maximise the commercial benefits of all responsible contracts, with particular focus on risk mitigation, pricing of variations, detailed cost management, and day-to-day management of contracts or a portfolio of contracts.

Responsibilities:

1. Overseeing cost-analysis and estimating processes against an agreed Schedule of Rates.
2. Preparing Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules, and analyzing tender documents.
3. Reviewing complex contract programmes.
4. Assisting with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes.
5. Monitoring subcontract activities, measuring, and responding appropriately.
6. Analyzing the commercial progress and reporting to senior project staff.
7. Managing commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders for their area of responsibility.
8. Undertaking constructability analyses using construction programmes.
9. Preparing procurement programmes and helping develop strategies.
10. Analyzing rates and prices, and agreeing on variations or compensation events as required.
11. Preparing, submitting, and negotiating claims when necessary.
12. Preparing internal reports, commercial progress, and financial reconciliations.
13. Conducting cost valuations and negotiations with subcontractors.
14. Procurement of all supply items and subcontractor packages.
15. Preparing interim valuations.
16. Chairing site and client progress meetings.
17. Regularly updating projected final accounts.
18. Mentoring and leading junior commercial staff.
19. Managing cash flow forecasts.
20. Preparing and agreeing on all final account matters.

Health & Safety Obligations:

1. Fully understand and implement the company safety policy and procedures.
2. Ensure successful delivery of programmes in a safe, quality, and on-time manner.
3. Promote a ‘Right First Time’ culture throughout the business.
4. Drive compliance with regulatory measures applicable to Circet’s works and operations.
5. Ensure contracts achieve turnover and profitability by maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs of failure.
6. Manage client relationships across all areas.
7. Sponsor new ways of working to improve delivery and service, supporting activities to implement change.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Degree qualification or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage complex and multiple bids.
• Understanding of pricing, cost, and profit.
• Basic understanding of contract language.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with problem-solving and decision-making abilities.