Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor & Estimator will be responsible for managing and control some commercial aspects of projects, both at pre-construction stages and in project delivery stages predominantly within the Construction Services unit of our business, working on projects ranging from £10k to £2.5m.,
Responsibilities
* Development of a robust elemental costing, with the ability to make informed site visits, raise client queries, subcontract enquiries, take offs, and supporting the design and development process with the Project Team
* Quantify project risks and cost accordingly
* Assist in agreeing figures with internal team & client representatives
* Support the wider team to develop quality criteria for bid submissions
* Advise on design cost implications to ensure client budgets are achieved
* Ensure deadline and reasonable timescales are all adhered to for bid submissions
* Work on multiple bids and quotations at any one time
Development and implementation of the business infrastructure and systems
* Implement and monitor all systems and procedures, and ensure effective operation
* Ensure effective communication to all parties
* Maximise efficiency of reporting techniques/systems
* Utilise and develop company I.T. systems currently in place
* Support internal Commercial team and develop financial controls
Overall performance of the contract
* Review cost model, monitoring and reporting monthly
* Place subcontract orders in accordance with the main contract and ensure timely payment of subcontractors and suppliers
* Advise other project surveyors and site management team of opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs in line with the Sewell behaviours and values
* Assist in agreement of valuations with client, raise invoices and ensure payment within time
* Assist in agreement of final accounts with client and supply chain
* Assist in the evaluation of commercial implication of instructions received
* Monitor internal expenditure against budget, produce contract variation reports and report exceptions to the Commercial Manager
* Ensure compliance of Sewell Health and Safety standards and procedures
* Work on multiple schemes at any one time
Personal & Team Development
* Offer support and advice on site activities and problem areas where necessary
* Ensure inadequate performance is recognised and dealt with appropriately
* Recognise outstanding performance
* Promote, encourage and manage effective team work
* Embrace the appraisal system to provide feedback on objectives and identify training and development needs
* Develop own Personal Business Plan and ensure continuous self-review
* Support training and development needs
* Support and develop other team members' commercial and contractual awareness
* Ensure own management and skill base is developed
* Gain an understanding and support resource allocation
Client relationship development
* Understand client's objectives and ensure all of the team are aware
* Maintain a professional Sewell relationship throughout and be a reliable point of contact
* Ensure effective communication with relevant parties
* Explore opportunities for business development both during and post contract
* Endeavour to maintain relationship in the future
* Resolve client/contractor disputes
Supplier relationship development
* Monitor and report performance (good and bad, internally and externally, and take appropriate action)
* Provide or ensure provision of supplier feedback and ensure utilisation by the rest of the team
* Introduce quality subcontractors into the company
As well as exhibiting the Sewell Group behaviours of being a positive, professional and customer focused team player, that does the right thing, the suitable person will have the following:
Essential
* Hold a full driving licence, valid in the UK
* Hold a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying
* Previous experience within a competitive and successful surveying/commercial team.
* Experience of working on NEC3 & 4 / JCT contracts
* A positive and professional attitude
* Ability to work using own initiative but also as part of a close-knit team
* Excellent levels of computer literacy, and be fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
* Have a proactive attitude towards delivering construction works to a world-class standard
* Hold excellent communications skills and the ability to liaise with senior clients & subcontractors
* Possess good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks
* Possess a positive approach to learning, development and progression
* Have a flexible outlook towards hours worked (some out of hours working may be required)
* Have working knowledge of current Health and Safety practice
* Ability to work on multiple bids and live schemes at any one time, and prioritise time and tasks accordingly
Desirable
* Have experience within a Health, Education and/or Commercial sector
* Experience with Term contracts
* Have good knowledge of Civils and Joinery
Benefits
* Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience
* Annual Bonus opportunity
* 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days
* Being a Co-Owner of Sewell Estates, learn more here: https://sewell-group.co.uk/careers/employee-ownership/
* Auto Enrolment pension
* Staff discounts
* High Street & Retail discount schemes
* Bike 2 Work Scheme
* Technology Scheme
* Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes
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