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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

RSK GroupNationwide, UK
16 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Binnies UK , part of the RSK Group are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors.

This is a senior-level position that supports site staff to leads all commercial and procurement aspects of a project.  Ensures site teams operate in accordance with contract requirements, site and company procedures and reporting systems. Procures subcontract packages and administers contract documentation.  Compiles complex project cost / budget reports and maintains cash flow issues. Provides support for commercial, contractual procurement and financial services. Resolves commercial, contractual and construction problems; and ensures prompt payments for subcontractors work.

As part of the project leadership team take responsibility for the direction and execution of the Quantity Surveying functions on allocated contract / s from tender through to final account in accordance with the Business Management Systems to deliver maximum quality of service and profitability, including as follows

  • Lead the interpretation / understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract and be fully briefed on the contract estimate, including settlement adjustments.
  • Issuing of required Notices and contractual correspondence, pursue all valid Variations,  Claims, and other entitlements to final account settlement.
  • Produce and implement the project procurement plan in line with the agreed delivery strategy and project timescales.
  • Undertake all required subcontract procurement, including issuing of tender documents, bid assessment, negotiation of price and conditions and preparation of subcontract documents.
  • Lead the management of subcontract works packages including Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme and interim assessments and variations.
  • Direct the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual and construction problems.
  • Submission of financial reports including internal valuations / CVRs, commercial and margin forecasts, cash flow projections, turnover forecast and de-brief reports to pre-agreed deadlines.
  • Ensure that all delivery staff adhere to commercial procedures and reporting systems.
  • Capture, report and mitigate project risks as a part of the project team.
  • Submit and agree regular applications for payment maximising contractual entitlements, issue all nescessary invoices and secure prompt payment of all amounts owed.
  • Preserve the Company’s good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers and the public at large.
  • Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment
  • Preparation and implementation of recovery action plans where corrective actions are required
  • Provide contractual, commercial, procurement and financial services and advice to the delivery team

Qualifications :

  • Degree / Qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or substantial in-role experience in lieu.
  • Working towards recognised professional accreditation (RICS / CICES / etc.) (Desirable)
  • Key Requirements :

  • Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities
  • Good working knowledge of the construction process
  • Understanding of water / wastewater treatment process
  • Working to deadlines
  • Give direction to a wider team
  • Developed communication / presentation skills
  • Articulate with range of software packages, including MS Office
  • Analytical / mathematical thinking
  • Developed people management and supervisory capabilities
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