Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Various Locations
Contract: Inside IR35

Our client are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a contract basis. This role can be based at any of their regional offices Epsom, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, York, Birmingham or Derby (circa 2-3 days per week) but may require occasional travel to sites or offices across the UK, to meet the requirements of clients and project teams.

Your purpose:

• Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management.
• Focus on delivery excellence and in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market.
• Preparation and negotiation of subcontract/sub consultant contract documents and advising of appropriate procurement strategies
• Administration of lump sum, target cost and re-measurable contracts, including calculation of quantities and unit rates in compliance with contractual guidelines.
• Estimation and producing BofQ’s in line with standard methods of measurement.
• Develop monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Shape and deliver the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.
• Influence change control, management of claims and disputes and provide clear and concise updates to project leads.
• Interpret contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and opportunities.
• Proactively engaging and advising project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, including regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based.
• Promote compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.
• Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.
• Manage expectations of stakeholders and conflicting business priorities, whilst delivering to challenging deadlines.

What you can bring:

• Appropriate Degree and/or member of (or working towards) appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES etc).
• Robust background of delivery in a commercial role from main contractor or consultancy in Transport, Water and Energy sectors.
• Highly skilled in contract management and change control.
• Proficient in common Forms of Contract (particularly, experience in managing NEC & NEC PSC).
• An aptitude for solving complex and extensive problems and challenges creatively.
• Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
• Exemplar verbal and written communication skills including reports, presenting and contractual correspondence.
• Demonstrable experience of managing others in commercial or project teams.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.