Senior Quantity Surveyor

BGEN Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial aspects of various projects across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will manage contract margins and ensure efficient service delivery while mentoring apprentice Quantity Surveyors. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, prepare valuations, and drive innovation in project management. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment within the construction industry, where your skills in planning, communication, and financial reporting will be crucial to success.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field required.
• Experience with operational management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple frameworks and projects.
• Prepare and agree on interim valuations and final accounts.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and promote innovation.

Skills

Planning

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Experience in a similar role

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

BGEN Ltd Warrington, England, United Kingdom

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Purpose

You will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of multiple frameworks and projects covering the Midlands and South regions of the UK, ensuring the frameworks and projects deliver the expected contract margin for BGEN Ltd while providing excellent and efficient service. You will be commercially responsible for multiple frameworks and act as a key contact between the commercial manager and the existing commercial teams. Additionally, you will oversee 3 apprentice Quantity Surveyors.

Location

Based at a BGEN regional office in Penketh, with occasional travel to other regional offices, client sites, and vendor sites.

Dimensions

Provide commercial support across the Technology project portfolio, typically up to 350 projects ranging from £1K to £5M.

Organisation

Report to the Commercial Manager and liaise with Key Account Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Resource Managers, and clients. Collaborate with other BGEN SBUs to support Group opportunity contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and agree on interim valuations, variations, final accounts, weekly progress reports, subcontract payment certificates, and cost value reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to contractual notice submissions.
• Manage subcontract costs, labour, materials, plant, and prelims costs, using internal databases to monitor project expenses.
• Control risk management techniques.
• Manage subcontract orders, tenders, and pre-contract information.
• Monitor material purchases to stay within tender allowances.
• Ensure commercial delivery aligns with contract margins.
• Report cost overruns or risks to the Framework Key Account Manager & Commercial Manager.
• Conduct contract reviews and negotiations per company policies.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams, suggest improvements, and promote innovation.
• Produce reports on CVR, Cashflow, WIP, and identify threats and opportunities.

Essential Skills and Features

• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field, with recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience with operational management systems (e.g., ERP) is preferred.
• Working towards MRICS membership, with a solid understanding of cost management, contract administration, and financial reporting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction