Senior Quantity Surveyor - Temp - Multiple Locations

Primary Locations: Epsom, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, York, Birmingham, Derby (but can be based in any of our regional hub offices)

Start Date: ASAP End date:6 months initially

Hours per week: 40 Max

Number of days: 5

Rate per hour: Up to £70 per hour DoE

SC clearance would be desirable but not essential Job

Description:

Join our Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP), where everyone pulls together to get the job done. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in small, specialised schemes as well as the most high-profile projects in the country. You'll be trusted with leadership faster and supported to develop your career in a way that works for you. This role can be based at any of our regional offices (circa 2-3 days per week) but may require occasional travel to sites or offices across the UK, to meet the requirements of our clients and project teams.

Your purpose:

Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management.
Focus on delivery excellence and in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market.
Preparation and negotiation of subcontract/subconsultant contract documents and advising of appropriate procurement strategies
Administration of lump sum, target cost and re-measurable contracts, including calculation of quantities and unit rates in compliance with contractual guidelines.
Estimation and producing BofQ’s in line with standard methods of measurement.
Develop monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
Shape and deliver the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.
Influence change control, management of claims and disputes and provide clear and concise updates to project leads.
Interpret contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and opportunities.
Proactively engaging and advising project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, including regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based.
Promote compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all the clients procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.
Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.
Manage expectations of stakeholders and conflicting business priorities, whilst delivering to challenging deadlines.

What you can bring:

Appropriate Degree and/or member of (or working towards) appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES etc).
Robust background of delivery in a commercial role from main contractor or consultancy in Transport, Water and Energy sectors.
Highly skilled in contract management and change control.
Proficient in common Forms of Contract (particularly, experience in managing NEC & NEC PSC).
An aptitude for solving complex and extensive problems and challenges creatively.
Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
Exemplar verbal and written communication skills including reports, presenting and contractual correspondence.
Demonstrable experience of managing others in commercial or project teams.