Senior Quantity Surveyor

Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Northampton Hybrid Working Specific experience required: Previous experience in the construction industry Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis. The Role Quantity Surveyors at our client are integral members of project teams, provide support to the project delivery teams and senior management daily. They are allowed to develop existing skills, whilst learning new ones, within a collaborative and dynamic team. Our clients ethos is to give our people the chance to demonstrate versatility in their skills and abilities. To meet the needs required to successfully manage the wide range of civil engineering projects we are proud to undertake and the contractual requirements therein. Key Responsibilities Commercial Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting Provision of accurate cash flow reporting Cost management and project forecasting Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with the business units expectations Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities Protect from commercial risks Contracts Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align with corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team. Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post-contract management Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions Supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships Processes Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance Actively seek to improve processes and procedures Key Measures and Targets Accurate internal and external forecasting Ability to interrogate and challenge records, reports and cost data Mitigate commercial risk, identify and realise commercial opportunities Work to achieve profit in line with business unit expectations Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendars Produce high-quality commercial documentation Foster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships. Key Relationships Commercial Manager Commercial Team Project Teams Clients and contacts Subcontractors External stakeholders Essential: Previous experience in the construction industry Familiarity with IChemE/ 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 Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting 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 effectively to tight deadlines Desirable: Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards CSCS card HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation Experience working for a direct delivery contractor An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills. xehkeey Please contact Harry Sharrard for more information on , or via LinkedIn.