Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

ADVANCE TRS

The Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor (Heavy Civils/Construction/MEP) oversees and manages the sub-contract management aspects of a section of the project from initiation to close-out.

Hybrid working. Central London, or other sites available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors are administered.
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events.
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis.
• Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
• Produce of a monthly consolidated cost / expenditure report for the section of the project.
• Oversee the monthly valuation process.
• Where necessary review potential contractor and supplier claims, the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contracts for the project.
• Oversee the raising of consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
• Oversee audits of accounts.
• Oversee the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.
• Oversee the management of risk and allowances built in for specific risks.
• Provide commercial input to tender documentation as necessary.
• Oversee the cost analysis of bid returns.
• Where appropriate oversee tender returns from contractors received on an open book basis and lead negotiation of two stage fixed price.
• Oversee the payment of contractors.
• Ensure all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications.
• Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes
• Oversee the preparation of final accounts for all contracts packages

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Experience in commercial management.
• Experience of working in major ( 20M+) projects
• Formal qualification RICS or similar or proven experience.
• Strong subcontract management experience
• Managing of packages of work.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Proven knowledge of all aspects of commercial, but especially package and sub contract management.
• Knowledge of various forms of NEC Contracts (all forms considered)
• Knowledge of integrated reporting.
• Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.
• Knowledge of programmes and change management.
• Ability to use IT applications.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to focus on detail at the same time as seeing the strategic picture.
• Ability to present confidently to senior management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.