Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways
Basildon, Essex
£70,000 to £80,000 plus package
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We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on Highways and Civils Projects within the East Anglia and Northern Home Counties Area. Our client is a civils company working across a number of sectors. The successful candidate will be joining an established Highways Division. The role will be a senior level appointment where you will take the lead on major projects within the Highways sectors covering Highways Alteration, Section 278 works and local authority maintenance work. You will report to the commercial manager and will be taking responsibility for Assistant Quantity Surveyors on larger projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading commercial aspects of the companies project portfolio. Working with the operational teams to ensure profitability and compliance with contractual obligations. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive commercial success across your designated projects.
ROLE:
* Able to review Subcontract’s predominantly NEC4, experience with Term Maintenance Contract’s would be an advantage. The ability to identify key commercial liabilities.
* Set out clear month end processes to ensure that applications and billing are prompt and accruals and contingencies are accurate.
* Monitor and report project performance against ‘as bid’, forecasts, and financial performance through the effective use of cost value reporting (CVR) and highlight aspects to improve.
* Assess and mitigate commercial risks associated with projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Prepare regular reports on commercial performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
* Lead negotiations with clients to resolve commercial disputes.
* Achieve and maintain profitability on all projects by effectively managing budgets, costs, and financial performance.
* Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
* Effectively identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimizing potential liabilities.
* Timely and accurate reports on commercial performance, offering insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.
CANDIDATE:
* Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a commercial management role within the highways or civil engineering sector covering a variety of Forms of Contract.
* Familiar with NEC4 forms of contract
* Strong understanding of contracts, commercial principles, and legal frameworks.
* Proven track record in managing project budgets and achieving financial targets.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously