Position Overview & Specifications

The role will require the quantity surveyor to manage the commercial resources of the various projects to maximise cashflow and margin. The candidate will also be expected to support the project team with commercial and contractual expertise. Assess, review and mitigate risk while implementing Milestone policies.

Directly Supervises (Number and Titles)

Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor – 1
Sub-contractors - Multiple

Key Tasks:

Leading the commercial management of multiple site to maximise cashflow and margins
Pricing and management of variation accounts both upstream and downstream
Resolving commercial issues
Client Liaison
Liaison and co-ordination with site delivery team to collage information on day to day remits.
Providing site delivery team with commercial and contractual expertise
Subcontractor management
Change management and early warnings
Contract administration (JCT and NEC)
Cost Valuation Reconciliations and Cashflow forecast management / preparation

Skills / Attributes:

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence (No more that 6 points)
Minimum of 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying (minimum)
Proven track record in successfully managing a project
Proficient IT Skills with a range of Microsoft office packages is essential
Understanding and usage of Microsoft Projects / Astra Projects
Ability to co-ordinate and liaise direct labour / labour gangs
Ability to be communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders
Self-motivated and ambitious
Able to work as part of a team and independently including setting and managing own tasks.

Qualifications and Specialist Training: