STRABAG UK views the north east of England as an area of growth, both on our existing projects and in the wider area. Such growth demands an ever larger and stronger commercial team, hence this requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the existing team at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Hartlepool.
Responsibilities
* To provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
* Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
* Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
* Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability
* Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
* Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
* Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
* 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, including change management and maintain associated registers.
* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
* Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
* Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained
* Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
* Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.
Qualifications
* Work in the spirit of the Company’s strategy, guiding principles, goals and contribute to best practice.
* To treat everyone with dignity and respect, where everyone is valued as part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive
* Degree qualified, A levels & HNC (construction related)
* Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership
* 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.
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