Senior Quantity Surveyor
17 days ago
Swansea
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 and leads all commercial and procurement aspects of a project. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customers and/or Contract Leader expectations. The role will require the compilation of complex project cost/budget reports and the resolution of 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. This role may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation.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.- Timely 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, ensuring that contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.- 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. Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate- Submit and agree regular applications for payment maximising contractual entitlements, issue all nescessary invoices and secure prompt payment of all amounts owed.- Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims- Plan and implement change management and cost control- Interfacing with Customers commercial and project teams- Preserve the Companys good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers and the public at large.- Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment including understanding the implications of health, safety and environmental regulations- Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.-- Preparation and implementation of recovery action plans where corrective actions are required- Provide contractual, commercial, procurement and financial services and advice to the delivery teamQualifications:- 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 including experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions- Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports- Good working knowledge of the construction process- Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies- Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team- 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- A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving#LI-HS1TPBN1_UKTJ