Quantity Surveyor – Manchester – Civils/Water Projects – up to £65,000
My client are a Tier one civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy
The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.
Projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
• Carry out cost management, including forecasting
• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
External relationships
• Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
• Build and maintain good client relationships
• Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
• Prepare applications for payment
Internal relationships
• Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
• Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery, and ensure that both are kept in line with the target
• Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and their management of them
Key Measures and Targets
• Accurate monthly forecasting
• Ability to challenge resources and costs
• Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar
About you
• Previous experience in the construction industry
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.