Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their mechanical sprinkler company. They operate across the commercial and residential sectors and are one of the largest family-owned companies in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract appraisal, negotiation, and agreement - minimising risk to the company.
• Introduction of periodic contract review meetings.
• Assess contract programme vs as built programme to minimise risk and liability, issuing delay notices as and when required under the terms of the contract. Establishing cause and effect.
• Contract and sub-contract management and administration as required
• Collaborating with the project team to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, local regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor and report on expenditure on contracts compared to budgets and forecasts
• Identify, value, and agree Variations and Extensions of Time at the earliest opportunity.
• Commercial management and control of sub-contract accounts, including payment preparation, final account work and input into any disputes which may arise.
• Certification of payment applications from subcontractors

Systems:

• Development and production of internal documents, reports, and briefings for senior management - implementing monthly cost and value reports for each project, as well as cost-to-completion documents.
• Liaise and provide accurate data to support the finance department with cash flow forecasting.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external parties
• Seek to minimize the cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst still achieving the required standards and quality
• Compilation of costs for compensation events and the management of change
• Management of Change Control including Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Assist in avoiding disputes with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Comprehensive analysis of quotations and tenders to facilitate the placing of official orders.
• Assisting in the compilation of commercial/contractual responses to the client and subcontractors
• Give feedback to the relevant parties with regard to contract pricing and profit and loss
• Preparing valuations for payment applications to the client
• Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with clients and sub-contractors as required
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of accurate and timely cost estimates and tender documents for large projects, refurbishments, fire compliance, and major works.
• Conducting cost analysis and risk assessment to identify potential cost-saving measures and accurate budget allocation for each project.
• Collaborating with the project team to identify and mitigate potential risks and disputes, ensuring the smooth progress of the project.
• Mentor graduate and trainee commercial staff within your division to support their development.

£45,000.00-£60,000.00