Quantity Surveyor - 1181
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.
Barhale's 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 realising commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk.
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 for Barhale, 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
Key Measures and Targets
Accurate monthly forecasting
Ability to challenge resources and costs
Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar
Key Relationships
Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and the rest of the Commercial Team
Business Development and Bid Managers
Site Teams
Clients
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 for Barhale, 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
Key Measures and Targets
Accurate monthly forecasting
Ability to challenge resources and costs
Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar
Key Relationships
Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and the rest of the Commercial Team
Business Development and Bid Managers
Site Teams
Clients
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
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards