Job Description
JE153: Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: North/West London Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Per annumOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of one of our clients.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
* Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
* Cost management and project forecasting
* Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
* Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
* Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
* Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
* Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
* Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectation
* Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
* Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
* Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance
* Actively seek to improve processes and procedures
Skills and Qualifications:
* Previous experience in the construction industry
* Familiarity with IChemE/ 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
* Demonstrable experience of 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 work effectively to tight deadlines
* Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards CSCS card
* HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation
* Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
* An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills
Company benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical
* 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
* 8 hours volunteering
* Health cover
* Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
* Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
* Company car/green car scheme/car allowance
* Leadership & management training and coaching
* Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
* Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
* Flexible working arrangements
* Annual salary review
* Continuous service awards
Location: North/West London Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Per annum