Quantity Surveyor
Walsall
Water Civils
£45-55k + Package
The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company's 'Three Pillar' objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting
Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels
Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
Carry out cost management, including forecasting
Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
Processes
Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
Actively seek to improve processes and procedures
Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that we are working with, and assist in their development and improvement
External relationships
Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified
Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
Build and maintain good client relationships
Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
Prepare applications for payment
Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments
Internal relationships
Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with the target
Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of them
Essential
Previous experience in the construction industry
HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
Familiarity with ICE/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.
Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
Have knowledge and experience in estimation 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 to tight deadlines
Desireable
Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
CSCS card
Please contact Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for more information, via LinkedIn