Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Our Water specialist subcontractor client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis working out of their Stratford or Horton offices.

Our client are a fast growing infrastructure business with secured contracts in the Water sector with the likes of Thames and Southern Water.

They deliver cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the world's water cleaner and are going through a period of rapid expansion.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the provision of accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team whilst ensuring the contract achieves the appropriate commercial targets.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the projects and ensure that commercial staff attain their maximum potential
Develop and expand the commercial knowledge of the commercial team
Review all commercial plans to deliver maximum margin
Provide contractual advice during the tendering process Identify improvements to commercial procedures
Ensure the accuracy of the commercial data generated within relevant software
Manage the monthly commercial audit process
Manage mediation/adjudication claims
Ensure the subcontract process is administered correctly to protect the Company
Complete monthly review of contract results and performance
Carry out cashflow and Work in Progress reporting
Manage CVRs monthly to satisfy the requirements of the Business Unit/Company and provide any other reports which may be required
Ensure compliance with corporate governance
Manage and review cost to complete forecasts
Ensure all valuations are submitted on time
Maximise monthly valuations
Ensure timely collection of cash
Deal with claims preparation, final account negotiation and settlement
Manage the compensation event process including timely submission with cost information
Ensure full compliance with Company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements
Carry out audits on various contracts
Experience, Skills & Experience

Strong contractual experience - NEC Option A through E
Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
Ability to solve problems efficiently
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits Ability to influence others
High standard of knowledge in estimating and/or quantity surveying
Use of Construction suite software
Use of Microsoft Word, Excel
BSC in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline)
Civil engineering work experience, including utilities knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
Structural or civil engineering qualification (Desirable)
Current Driving Licence
Benefits

Salary circa £60-75k based on experience
Car allowance tbc
(Apply online only) across Monday to Friday with hybrid working considered (work in either or between Stratford and Horton
Discretionary bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension
Private Healthcare
Company pension