Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Based Manchester Permanent Opportunity Competitive salary + car or car allowance + company benefits Purpose of The Role The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s ‘Three Pillar’ objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments. The companies civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £ 10 m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk. Key Responsibilities Reporting Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place Carry out cost management, including forecasting Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans Processes Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit Actively seek to improve processes and procedures Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV / Alliance that we are working with, and assist in their development and improvement External relationships Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for the company, 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 Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments 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 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 Key Relationships Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and the rest of the Commercial Team Business Development and Bid Managers Site Teams Clients Essential : 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. Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis. Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis. Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines Desirable : Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards CSCS card Please apply if interested