Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the construction sector is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing costs and contracts on civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry, strong communication skills, and familiarity with IChemE/NEC contracts. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant engineering projects and grow within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with IChemE/NEC forms of contract and understanding of Construction Law.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• Experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting.
• Manage cash flow reporting and project forecasting.
• Draft and update monthly CVR and cost plans.

Skills

Experience in the construction industry

Excellent communication skills

Numeric skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Excellent organization skills

Time management skills

Education

HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client, a distinguished name in the water sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in driving efficiencies, ensuring cost management, and maintaining high standards of commercial analysis on various civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit levels
• Management of cash flow reporting and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
• Liaising with clients and other third parties on commercial issues, including contractual change, claims, and additional payment
• Identifying and realising commercial opportunities while mitigating business risk
• Sharing best practices and advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies

Contracts

• Effectively managing contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms
• Ensuring main contracts align with corporate governance, with risks and opportunities managed in conjunction with the project delivery team
• Procurement and post-contract management of subcontracted works
• Engaging the supply chain with appropriate contract terms and conditions
• Maintaining and building relationships within the supply chain

Processes

• Supporting internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance
• Actively seeking to improve processes and procedures

Key Measures and Targets

• Accurate internal and external forecasting
• Ability to interrogate and challenge records, reports, and cost data
• Mitigating commercial risk while identifying and realising commercial opportunities
• Achieving profit in line with business unit expectations
• Maintaining deadlines as per commercial calendarsProducing high-quality commercial documentation
• Fostering and maintaining excellent supply chain, stakeholder, and client relationships

Key Relationships

• Commercial Manager
• Commercial Team
• Project Teams
• Clients and contacts
• Subcontractors
• External stakeholders

Job Requirements

Essential

• Experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with IChemE/NEC forms of contract and understanding of Construction Law
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
• Experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis
• Excellent communication, numeric, and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Membership of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
• CSCS card
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Experience in estimation
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an engaging communicator

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in the construction industry and a keen understanding of commercial management, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to their continued success in delivering exceptional civil engineering projects