Having a long and successful history in civil engineering, this UK and European major contractor have always maintained a dominant position in the UK market. With a loyal and expanding client base they are now expanding their operations in a number of key locations throughout the country. This growth has created a number of outstanding opportunities to join their already successful commercial team. Apart from working on some very high-profile schemes they can offer an excellent career path through the parent and brand business.
Location: Gatwick / South East
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Client: Major UK Contractor
Duties:
- Maintain effective communication with contract managers, project managers, managing /project QS and other associated disciplines.
- Manage, supervise, mentor and train your "reports" within the commercial structure.
- Carry out staff performance and development reviews and assist in the operation of the commercial training programme.
- Provide and control strategy of commercial contacts with client's representatives.
- Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents.
- Commercial management of subcontractors including processing payments, obtaining final account agreements, and resolving disputed issues by negotiation, if appropriate.
- Monitor the timely production of reliable cost performance data.
- Produce and present monthly / quarterly reports.
- Initiate discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy.
- Be responsible for change management
- Be responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract.
- Provide commercial advice to the site team, and management on all contractual issues.
- Produce the financial assessment of insurance claims with insurer's representatives.
- Manage time and workloads for yourself and your commercial team in a structured manner.
- Assist in the defining and delivery of commercial training to all site staff
Background
- Qualified to degree, HNC, NCQ or equivalent standard
- Successful experience in Quantity Surveying role.
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of construction law and contractual terms in all standard contract forms.
- Ability to communicate at all business levels
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