Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Details

• Closing Date: Not specified
• Job Location: Scotland – Bingally Project
• Type: Not specified
• Salary: Competitive

Job Purpose

Working within the Project Commercial Team, the SQS is to provide full commercial support to the projects prior to commencing into delivery and on into final account and handover. Identify and mitigate all commercial risks to the projects team delivery. Identify and maximise all commercial opportunities within the projects environment to maximise margin output. Ensure full commercial compliance and governance for all projects to full approval. Provide commercial reports to key stakeholders both client and internally. Development of budgets and proposals for the client ensuring value for the client while still meeting the team margin target. Manage the Quantity Surveying team. Protect and enhance original contractual margin expectations throughout delivery phase of project. Effectively manage the Final Account phase of works. Monthly completion of project CVR and regular review and challenge of CVR's input from junior QS to ensure effective commercial management of all projects. Management of Subcontractor Accounts.

Qualifications / Experience

Technical Expertise / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard. Must hold a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
• Experience in the administration of the NEC contract, managing requirements between Contractor and Employer/Client.
• Experience in civil infrastructure projects and specifically knowledge of earthworks.
• Full knowledge of information technology, Microsoft projects, Windows, spreadsheets, keyboard skills.
• Demonstrable record of enhancement of margin and acceleration of cash through project delivery phase.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.

Skills:

• Balances longer-term strategic goals with short-term business performance.
• Detailed knowledge (preferable NEC qualification) of the workings of NEC Engineering & Construction form of contract.
• Strong construction contract knowledge to administer £50M contract.
• Relationship Management – able to develop and manage internal and client relationships.
• Is able to harness involvement and contribution of colleagues and suppliers.
• Administratively sound and lean.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation.

Technical Competencies:

• Commercially manage all aspects of a project from start to completion.
• Responsible for adherence to governance and process both client and company policies.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts both in writing and administering.
• Track record of successful negotiations.
• Contract management – driving value over the term of the contract.
• Projects in civil infrastructure areas demonstrating experience/understanding.
• Able to manage WIP effectively and understand current Earned Value position.
• Report latest commercial position on projects to client and internal stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership – able to promote strong commercial processes and lead colleagues.
• Boundaryless team player – works effectively across organisations.
• Self-starting – sees and resolves problems without seeking permission.
• Places the client at the heart of everything.
• Makes personal development a priority.
• Excellent at developing relationships.
• Able to inspire colleagues and suppliers.
• An effective collaborator.

Experiences:

• Preferably a minimum of 10 years experience at Senior Manager Level in large-scale civil projects.
• Demonstrate experience in managing construction contracts to a value of £50m.
• Demonstrate experience of taking a project from starting date to completion.
• Demonstrate experience of managing the compensation event process.
• Demonstrate IT literacy.
• Demonstrate experience and competency with COINS or similar project accounting software.
• Demonstrate experience of managing/supporting/coaching a team of commercial people.

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