Our client, a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for an immediate permanent role in Walsall, focusing on the water sector. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in civil engineering and expertise in NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities: Reporting
* Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level.
* Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place.
* Carry out cost management including forecasting.
* Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans.
Processes
* Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.
* Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.
External relationships
* Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for the client, with commercial risks identified.
* Ensure that the supply chain are engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.
* Build and maintain good client relationships.
* Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.
* Prepare applications for payment.
* Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.
Internal relationships
* Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams.
* Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with target.
* Share best practice with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of them.
Key measures & targets:
* Accurate monthly forecasting.
* Ability to challenge resources and costs.
* Maintain deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar.
Requirements Essential
* Previous experience of the construction industry
* HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
* Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
* Previous experience of 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
* Have knowledge and experience in estimation 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 to tight deadlines
* Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiative
* Strong background in Civils / NEC contracts
Desirable
* Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
* CSCS card