Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Reports to: Commercial Lead Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction * Tender Analysis: Review and assess the completeness and accuracy of cost information in contractor tender documents. * Budget Review: Analyse project budgets prepared by estimators and break down into work packages where subcontracting is required. Team Management * Task Delegation: Assign responsibilities based on team members' strengths and workload capacity to ensure balanced and efficient performance. * Foster Collaboration: Promote knowledge sharing and teamwork to support collective success and professional development. Construction Phase * Variation Management: Price and assess change orders arising from client instructions or unforeseen events, ensuring budget impact is understood and documented. * Valuation of Works: Liaise with the Operations Support Manager to gather records of completed works for interim valuations, variations, and analysis of productivity and programme. * Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR): Supply accurate commercial data to inform project and company CVRs used in board-level reporting. * Cost Reporting: Produce regular cost reports and financial forecasts to aid project decision-making and planning. Contract Administration * Subcontractor Management: Set up and manage subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with scope, programme, and budget. * Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contractual issues with subcontractors or suppliers to protect commercial interests. * Contract Compliance: Administer contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions, including relevant contractual correspondence. Additional Responsibilities * Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may affect cost or delivery timelines. * Value Engineering: Recommend cost-effective and sustainable alternatives in materials and construction methods. * Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all financial, contractual, and cost-related documentation. * Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for cost matters between project managers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management * Project Integration: Work closely with project managers and engineers to understand scope and influence commercial performance. * Client Communication: Engage openly with clients, address commercial concerns, and negotiate positive outcomes. * Senior Management Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress, financial health, and risk, seeking input where appropriate