We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a tier 1 company at the A428 in Cambridgeshire.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy.
- Maintain effective communication with contracts managers, project managers, managing / project QS and other associated disciplines.
- Assist in staff matters which may include: attitude and behavioural issues, competency, retainment and staff allocation to meet a project’s need.
- Manage, supervise and mentor your “reports” within the commercial structure. Carrying out staff performance and development reviews and assist in the operation of the commercial training programme.
- Provide and control strategy of commercial contacts with client’s representatives.
- Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents.
- Commercial management of subcontractors including processing payments, obtaining final account agreements, and resolving disputed issues by negotiation, if appropriate.
- Monitor the timely production of reliable cost performance data and initiate discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy.
- Produce and present monthly / quarterly reports.
- Understand and ensure compliance with Company Procedures. Provide input into drafting new or to improve existing Procedures.
- Be responsible for change management including ensuring adherence to the programme ‘established approach’.
- Be responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract.
- Attend and provide input to all site commercial meetings. Providing commercial advice to the site team, and management on all contractual issues
- Produce the financial assessment of insurance claims with insurer’s representatives.
- Manage time and workloads for yourself and your commercial team in a structured manner.
- Assist in the defining and delivery of commercial training to all site staff.
- Thorough knowledge of construction procedures and working methods.
- Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time.
The following are mandatory requirements:
- To be a Member of CICES or RICS
- Successful experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
- Demonstratable ability to mentor and coach colleagues
- Be committed to promoting equality and diversity
- Highways experience preferable
Other positions also available. Referrals welcomed