Overview
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor. Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + Benefits. The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities) oversees and manages the cost management and contract management aspects of a section of the project from initiation to close-out.
Responsibilities
* Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors are administered.
* Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
* Oversee the assessment of EWN's and compensation events.
* Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
* Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis.
* Manage the change management process and consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
* Produce a monthly consolidated cost/expenditure report for the section of the project.
* Oversee the monthly valuation process.
* Where necessary, review potential contractor and supplier claims, adjudicate claims, and make recommendations for settlement.
* Oversee the finalisation of contractor\'s accounts and close out contracts for the project.
* Oversee the raising of consultant, supplier, or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
* Oversee audits of accounts.
* Oversee the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.
* Oversee the management of risk and allowances built in for specific risks.
* Provide commercial input to tender documentation as necessary.
* Oversee the cost analysis of bid returns.
* Where appropriate, oversee tender returns from contractors received on an open-book basis and lead negotiation of two-stage fixed price.
* Oversee the payment of contractors.
* Ensure all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications.
* Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes.
* Oversee the preparation of final accounts for all contracts packages.
Technical Skills and Competencies
* Proven knowledge of all aspects of commercial management.
* Knowledge of various forms of NEC Contracts.
* Knowledge of integrated reporting.
* Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.
* Knowledge of programmes and change management.
* Ability to use IT applications.
Behavioural Competencies
* Ability to lead a team.
* Ability to focus on detail at the same time as seeing the strategic picture.
* Ability to present confidently to senior management.
Qualifications, Certifications and Experience
* Experience in commercial management.
* Experience of working in major (£100M+) projects.
* Formal qualification RICS or similar or proven experience.
How to apply
If this role is suitable for your skillset, then please apply with your most up to date CV.
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