Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a client based in Stevenage on a Full time basis.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and ensure my clients objectives are achieved. They will consult with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting

Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting.

Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place

Carry out cost management including forecasting.

Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team for the commercial performance and strategy.

Processes

Help ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.

Have a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that we are working within and assist in their development and improvement.

External relationships

Ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for my client, with commercial risks identified.

Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.

Ensure that good client relationships are fostered.

Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.

Internal relationships

Effectively assist in managing the commercial team, including cost clerks and commercial support staff Ensure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams Supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors

Key measures & targets:

Accurate monthly forecasting

Ability to challenge resources and costs.

Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar

Key relationships:

Directors, Project Manager, Site Manager, Buyer.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent Previous experience of the civil engineering industry

Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge of current Construction Law Extensive 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 Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines.

Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team

Desirable

Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards

Benefits:

As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provides a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:

Company car/car allowance

-80,000 - -90,000per annum

About my client

Established in 2019, my client has grown steadily, building a strong and loyal client base through both repeat and new business. They are proud to offer our clients consistently high - quality performance and workmanship, underpinned by a commitment to excellence. The team is made up of highly skilled and qualified professionals. Each member undergoes training to ensure they perform their tasks with precision and to the highest standards. My client works with leading names in the industry, including McLaren, Glencar, and Goldbeck.

Full time role

Office based

Site visits when needed.