Required Skills Managing Quantity Surveyor Cost Management NEC Forecasting and Budgeting Project Forecasting Financial Reporting Job Summary Our client, a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Walsall. Experience Essential: - Previous experience in the construction industry - Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law - Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations - Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis. - Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office - Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines Desireable: - Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards - CSCS card - HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying - Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation - Experience working for a direct delivery contractor - An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills. Job Responsibilities Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting. Provision of accurate cash flow reporting. Cost management and project forecasting. Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management. Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting. Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement. Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily NEC forms. Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align with the company's governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team. Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post-contract management.