Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Euston, London
Up to £85,000

We at Smart4EPC are glad to be assisting our client, a Tier 1 main contractor, on their search for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities) to join a major infrastructure project in London. This is an excellent opportunity to oversee the cost management and contract management aspects of a section of one of the UK's most significant construction programmes, from initiation through to close-out, as part of the Euston Station project.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors are properly administered
Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
Oversee the assessment of Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events
Provide regular cash flow forecasts of expenditure
Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis
Manage the change management process, consulting with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project outturn
Produce a monthly consolidated cost/expenditure report for the section of the project
Oversee the monthly valuation process
Review potential contractor and supplier claims where necessary, oversee adjudication of claims, and make recommendations for settlement
Oversee the finalisation of contractor accounts and close out contracts for the project
Oversee the raising of consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties
Oversee audits of accounts
Oversee financial contingency built into packages, ensuring allowances reflect the current programme position
Oversee the management of risk and allowances built in for specific risks
Provide commercial input to tender documentation as necessary
Oversee the cost analysis of bid returns
Where appropriate, oversee open-book tender returns from contractors and lead negotiation of two-stage fixed price
Oversee the payment of contractors
Ensure all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications
Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of proposed changes
Oversee the preparation of final accounts for all contract packagesCandidate Requirements:

Proven knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
Knowledge of various forms of NEC contract
Knowledge of integrated reporting
Knowledge of IT systems relevant to commercial control
Knowledge of programme and change management
Confident with relevant IT applications
Ability to lead a team
Ability to focus on detail while maintaining sight of the strategic picture
Ability to present confidently to senior management
Experience in commercial management
Experience working on major (£100M+) projects
Formal qualification (RICS or similar) or proven equivalent experience

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