Senior Quantity Surveyor

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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