Job Description
Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Peterborough. This is a permanent position offering £70,000-90,500k + car / car allowance. There will be some aspects of hybrid working included.The RoleWithin the @one Alliance, we are a collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.?Managing Quantity Surveyors are integral members of project teams, providing support to the project delivery teams and senior management daily.
They are allowed to develop existing skills, whilst learning new ones, within a collaborative and dynamic team. To meet the needs required to successfully manage the wide range of civil engineering projects we are proud to undertake and the contractual requirements therein.Civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis.
The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realizing commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk.Key ResponsibilitiesProvision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reportingProvision of accurate cash flow reportingCost management and project forecastingDrafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plansCompile upstream applications for payment and cash managementResponsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accountingPreparation of project applications for payment to final account settlementEffectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC formsEnsure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to Barhale's corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract managementEnsure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditionsSupply chain management including building and maintaining relationshipsSupport all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and complianceActively seek to improve processes and proceduresEssentialPrevious experience in the construction industryFamiliarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction LawPrevious experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculationsDemonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft OfficeExcellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlinesDesirableMember of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towardsCSCS cardHND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity SurveyingDemonstrable knowledge and experience in estimationExperience working for a direct delivery contractorAn engaging communicator with problem-solving skills.About youLiaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional paymentWork with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectationShare best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficienciesIdentification and realisation of commercial opportunitiesPlease contact Harry Sharrard for more information via LinkedIn, or on 01212005520TPBN1_UKTJ