Quantity Surveyor
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company's Three Pillar objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting
* Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels
* Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
* Carry out cost management, including forecasting
* Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
Processes
* Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
* Actively seek to improve processes and procedures
* Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that we are working with, and assist in their development and improvement
External relationships
* Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for Barhale, with commercial risks identified
* Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
* Build and maintain good client relationships
* Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
* Prepare applications for payment
* Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments
Internal relationships
* Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
* Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery, and ensure that both are kept in line with the target
* Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and their management of them
Qualifications
Essential
* Previous experience in the construction industry
* HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
* Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
* Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
* Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
* Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis
* Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
* Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiative
Desirable
* Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
* CSCS card
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical
* Profit share scheme
* 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
* 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
* Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial well‑being
* Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
* Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
* Leadership & management training and coaching
* Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
* Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
* Continuous service awards
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