SQS/LHR - Senior Quantity Surveyor

Main Purpose of the RoleTo take responsibility, ownership and accountability for the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project. This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and commitments to Subcontractors.Scope of the role

• To manage a commercial team, and where applicable operation staff as the senior member of staff on designated projects
• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts+
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
• To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
• Oversee subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work
• Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
• Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner
• Process subcontractor requests for payment
• Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designation projects
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Attend project and company related meetings
• Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement
• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
• Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
• Assisting the development and training of trainee and surveyors

Experience

• Experience in Social Housing refurbishment & working in partnership with Local Authority Clients
• Experience of building up target cost prices under partnering contracts (Preferably the NEC form of contract)

• Excellent communications skills
• High level of numeracy
• Excellent influencing skills
• Ability to work closely with client teams, keeping the client closely informed throughout project durations

• Confident
• Self motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Resilient