Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cost, Risk & Value Lead

STRABAG; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK, part of the STRABAG Group, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects from pre-construction to final account. You will work with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure robust cost control, risk management and commercial performance while upholding STRABAG UK's standards in quality, sustainability and delivery.

The role requires a degree, professional registration progress (RICS/ICES), strong knowledge of JCT forms, and practical

Qualifications

• Experience working with a Design and Build Building Contractor.
• Degree qualified, A levels & HNC (construction related).
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Manage the successful onboarding of new junior staff members.
• Manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports.
• Identify necessary and appropriate training needs for direct reports.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff and provide coaching and mentoring where appropriate.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Participate in the Project Kick Off meeting and input into and directly influence the production and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting, influence and contribute to monthly projects reviews and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation and execution of all sub-contract procurement including tender analysis and presentation of recommendation / sign off pack (per trade)
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Prepare and issue Sub-Contract and Consultant Appointments in line with the requirements of the programme and procurement schedule.
• Liaise with the Design Manager and Project Manager in relation to design aspects of the project and provide advice regarding cost impacts and value engineering.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration (JCT / JCT D&B / NEC 3), including change management, the issue of contractual notices and communication in accordance with the contract and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Manage cost control / cost mitigation and regularly challenge financial accounting of project.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Ensure regular risk and opportunity workshops take place within the project team and influence and input into a real time Risk and Opportunity Schedule including specific mitigation strategies.
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Identify and advise on insurance related issues, including the prompt notification of potential claims and ensuring all insurance related contractual requirements of the project are implemented and managed.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Ensure the out-turn cost and value on the project is monitored and managed in real time and ensure a detailed forecast is maintained and reported on a monthly basis.
• Input into the production of the margin improvement plan on the project and manage and maintain in real time.
• Ensure the timely procurement of PCG, bonds and warranties as required by the contract.
• Manage Sub-Contractor and Supplier disputes.
• Input and assist in the management of Client disputes.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager

Skills

Construction contracts

Commercial awareness

MS Office proficient

Communication & negotiation

Project controls & risk analysis

Cost, procurement & claims

Education

Degree in construction

A levels & HNC (construction)

RICS/ICES registration in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

STRABAG UK, part of the STRABAG Group, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects from pre-construction to final account. You will work with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure robust cost control, risk management and commercial performance while upholding STRABAG UK's standards in quality, sustainability and delivery.

The role requires a degree, professional registration progress (RICS/ICES), strong knowledge of JCT forms, and practical