Protech Site Services are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a 5* housing developer.
Job summary/Purpose
Responsibility for overseeing all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple cladding remediation projects, from initial investigations through design and procurement phases, on-site execution, and final account settlement, ensuring each contract is completed within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with the contract and all required standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Budgeting and tender reviews
* Prepare and maintain budgets/cost plans using third-party schedules and/or agreed rates.
* Liaise with external consultants involved in the remediation works and attend design team meetings.
* Collaborate with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager to evaluate design proposals and scopes of work, ensuring the most suitable design and specification are proposed.
* Develop and issue detailed tender documents for each contract.
* Review cost plans and tender returns from contractors and consultants to ensure they meet project requirements, quality standards, and are within the agreed budget.
* Provide assurance to the Commercial Director and Director of Cladding Remediation regarding the robustness and acceptability of the cost plans and proposed contractors.
Commercial Management
* Negotiate with contractors to secure the best terms and conditions for each contract, ensuring value for money and quality.
* Prepare contract documents, clearly defining all specific scopes of work and requirements.
* Manage all contractor valuations and variation accounts, attend project meetings on-site, and maintain robust forecast final accounts.
* Identify and mitigate all commercial and contractual risks associated with the remediation works.
* Process all contractor and consultant orders, payments, and variation orders.
* Review, value, and certify all applications for payments, resolving any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.
* Review and value all variations in conjunction with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager, evaluate mitigation options, and seek necessary approvals.
* Assist in monitoring and evaluating contractor performance.
* Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
* Ensure compliance with all specifications and programmes, maintaining uncompromised quality.
* Oversee and mentor any direct reports.
* Provide information and support for any legal processes aimed at recovering costs from the original contractors.
* Comply with our Commercial Manual and the our Operating Framework
Contract Reporting
* Complete monthly CVR for all contracts and prepare and present information for CVR review meetings.
* Review and manage all cost to completes and ensure all forecast final costs are robust and up to date.
* Monitor and explain all cost movements on each contract.
* Identify potential risks and/or opportunities to realise savings
* Assist in the provision of information for internal and external audit
General
* Stay informed about all legislation and codes of practice that impact the works, such as the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, and HSE guidelines.
* Participate in design meetings, pre-start meetings, pre-tender meetings, project meetings, and any other relevant meetings as required.
* Input and maintain data in computer-based databases or systems, including Coins and Excel.
* Regularly visit each site.
* Perform any other duties as required by the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Director.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
* Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
* Experience of high-rise construction, and cladding remediation projects.
* Industry related business qualification.
* Manage internal and external clients.
* IT literate (COINS system preferred).
If you are interested in this role or know somebody that will be a good fit please contact chelsey@protechltd.co.uk