Managing Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager – Dorchester
My client is a top tier building main contractor and are looking for a Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager to oversee a large New Build RC frame healthcare project which is circa £60m in Dorset.  Contract Type - NEC3 Option C on P22 Framework. The role will involve overseeing a commercial team on site including a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Reporting into a visiting regional Commercial Manager.  

What you will be doing

Management of subcontract procurement by quantity surveyors
Commercial management of subcontractor accounts from commencement on site to negotiation and agreement of final accounts
Ensuring timely certification and payment of subcontractors
Review and management of monthly cost value reconciliation reports
Review of monthly cost and value to complete forecasts for projects
Review and negotiation of final accounts
Advising on procurement issues
Management of cost and risk
Provision of commercial and contractual support and advice to management teams
Input to customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project
Promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name
Motivation of team members to gain their commitment and support ensuring their optimum input into the project
Leading team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company
Development of supply chain relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors for the benefit of projects
Input to business continuity processes
Leading a small team of surveyors. Candidate will ideally need the following:

Qualification at HND level (or equivalent qualification)
BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying
Comprehensive experience in a similar position with a medium to major size building contractor
Relevant experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients such as the, NHS, DFE, MOD, DOI, MOJ 
Experience in dispute documentation – adjudication / legal
Sound commercial/contractual knowledge
Experience using NEC family of contracts
Experience working on a Framework or in a collaborative environment;
Valid CSCS card
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint
Further professional qualification
Contacts at senior level in appropriate client organisations
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Inspirational management of others
Good time management
Strong attention to detail
Strong team-working skills
Must be able to commute to site 2-3 days week but flexibility given around working from home, office and site.  Benefits include:  

Competitive salary - £75,000-£90,000 
Car allowance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance
Cycle  to work scheme
Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions