Anderselite are currently working with a Tier 1 contractor who is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within their Water division.
To be considered for this role you would have ideally worked within Water/Utilities but the client is also open to considering people from Rail, Civils & Infrastructure backgrounds - They also need someone who has experience working with Tier 1 contractors.
Role responsibilities/overview
To ensure the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence to the commercial procedures of the Business. Responsible for the commercial management of a section of a large project or on several smaller projects.
What you will be doing
• Co-ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager (functional reporting).
• Ensuring the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter.
• Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events.
• Preparing accurate draft sub-contracts and/or to approving such drafts as prepared by Commercial Team within the Region.
• Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development.
• Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are given in an expedient manner.
• Ensuring that main contract payment applications contain all necessary admeasure/additional cost claims and that the timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts is achieved.
• Assisting Contracts Manager in the administration of sub-contractor performance so as to ensure the economic and timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into the sub-contract.
• Ensuring prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments (strictly in accordance with specified payment terms).
• Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Responsible for managing meetings.
• Line management responsibility for members of the commercial team.
What we will need from you
• Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
• Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process.
• Ability to negotiate with clients/sub contractors and draft sub contracts.
• Knowledge of CIS.
• Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Awareness of dispute procedures.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.
• Extensive experience of working on live projects and final accounts
• Experience of value engineering.
• Exposure to resolving disputes.
• Successfully completed a number of final accounts.
• Experience of procuring major works sub contracts
• Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience of working on health, education, mixed use and commercial projects highly desirable.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Anderselite
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 6 days
Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England
£55,000 - £75,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Anderselite is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 contractor in the Water division, requiring candidates to have experience with Tier 1 contractors and ideally in Water/Utilities, though backgrounds in Rail, Civils, and Infrastructure are also considered.
- The role involves ensuring the successful financial completion of projects while managing financial risks and adhering to commercial procedures.
- Key responsibilities include commercial management of projects, timely submission of contract performance data, liaising with Contracts Managers, and preparing accurate sub-contracts.
- Candidates should have extensive experience in the construction industry, with skills in negotiation, risk assessment, and financial reporting, along with experience managing and mentoring staff.
- The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant field.