Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor required, with 5 years+ actually in a Senior QS role. This is to work on Thames Water AMP8, for one of their civil engineering contractors.
Previous experience in the civil engineering industry is essential.
Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract
Comprehension 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 in 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 under tight deadlines
The role will entail:
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 expectations
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
Due to our client's policy, this role has been deemed Inside IR35 the only options for payment are Umbrella PAYE (not CIS!!!) or PAYE itself (on a freelance, weekly-paid basis)