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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Our Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project, overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring project expenditure against tender figures and also value recovery.
Identifying and dealing with change, including maximising opportunity.
Following contractual procedures and ensuring that correct notices are given.
Ensuring that correct records (i.e. allocation sheets etc.) are being maintained on all contracts.
Preparing applications and keeping records of amounts applied for on each contract.
Tracking payments received and following up on payment shortfalls.
Understanding the scope of works on each contract.
Pricing of additional and varied works on contracts.
Discussing and negotiating final accounts with clients.
Monthly reporting.
Reading and analysing contracts for onerous or unusual provisions and relaying details/obligations to operational team.
Collating and managing work pipeline and status of existing contracts.
Generally providing commercial support and advice to colleagues.
Undertaking any other tasks advised by your line manager to perform your duties.
Skills and Experience
Commercial experience in a construction business environment.
Experience of working with estimating and/or contract management teams.
Ability to effectively communicate with and relate to clients and office staff at all levels (in writing and orally).
Strong numeracy skills and comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce clear and concise reports for clients and staff.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and manage time effectively.
Network Plus at a Glance
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UKs major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer
We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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