Our client is a national main contractor specialising in industrial and commercial sectors. They bring a combination of big contracting experience and personal appeal to the market. The company is committed to excellence in every aspect of the construction process, and we strive to exceed expectations with every project they undertake. They are looking to bring in 2x experienced Quantity Surveyors into the business.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee all commercial and contractual activities throughout the construction process
Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled while reporting directly to the Surveying Director
Advise the pre-construction department during the tender process on subcontractor selection, package scopes, and preliminaries
Review tender documents, including bills of quantities, to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness
Support the project team during pre-construction processes
Analyse contract documents and highlight conditions and obligations that could impact the projects financial or programme outcome
Provide commercial and contractual advice to the site team throughout the project.
Manage all financial arrangements with the Main Contract, including cash flow schedules, interim valuations, and variations
Prepare and agree on final accounts, ideally by Practical Completion or within 3 months of project completion
Ensure monthly consultations with the client team on the forecast final account
Manage commercial and contractual relationships with all sub-contractors, including negotiations, orders, interim valuations, and final accounts
Conduct interviews with at least two subcontractors for key packages, ensuring the right selection for the project
Seek out profit opportunities and agree on package target values with senior management
Maintain project profitability, including package targets and overall launch target
Address contractual requirements and identify commercial risks and opportunities
Record lessons learned and receive feedback from the client team
Qualifications
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage 2-3 sites
* Experience in the industrial and commercial construction sectors
* Extensive knowledge of quantity surveying, cost management and commercial management
* Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders
* Proficiency in IT packages
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management
* Experience in project management is a plus
* A desire to learn and continuously improve commercial skills