* Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
* Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
* Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts.
* Develop, manage, and coordinate the procurement schedule.
* Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract (re-measure as required).
* Monitor project expenditure against budget. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections. Exploring opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost.
* Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.
* Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable and documentation to clients.
* Create project specific commercial risk and opportunity profiles with measurable controls and allocate responsibility.
* Lead and support a team of Surveyors. This will include people management interventions such as performance management, individual focus reviews, manpower planning and the continuous professional development of the team.
* Mentor and coach your commercial team members in line with Company standards and values, to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals in line with the Company values and behavioural competencies.
At least ten years pre and post contract experience in a construction commercial management role working on major projects.
* Experience administering NEC form of contract.
* Degree or demonstrable suitable commercial management experience
* Strong understanding of modern Civil Engineering techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues.
* Appreciations of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of a construction solutions.
* Strong IT Skills
* Full Manual UK driving license essential
As our Senior QS working for the Strategic Pipeline Alliance in Peterborough you will manage a team of multi-discipline contractors, multi-disciplined supply chain and encourage collaboration and innovation to be industry leading in commercial management. This is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK and it will be achieved by the engineering, integration and assembly of a series of interconnected pipelines which will enable AW to move water from areas with surplus water, to areas which are in deficit, making the east of England resilient to drought and securing water supplies for future generations.
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:
* Car allowance
* Payment of an annual professional membership
* Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%)
* Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)
* 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Enhanced family policies
Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless and possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy) Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.