Quantity Surveyor
Competitive Salary
Bristol/Gloucester area
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Team; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project, overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Creates and maintains excellent relationships with Senior Commercial/Operations Managers.
* Assists Contract Managers and Senior Management to operate, maintain and report on financial matters relating to specific contracts.
* Develop and build strong working relationships with National Grid.
* Produce reports and applications for payment, submitted within set deadlines.
* Manages sub-contractor approvals, allocates work to sub-contractors, produces sub-contractor payments, reports, and maintains accurate records.
* Commercial management of projects, including cash flow forecasting and monitoring progress.
* Completes regular cost / value reconciliations (CVRs), analysing outcomes, effectively tracking variations and reporting on profitability.
* Attend weekly/monthly management meetings with clients.
* Deals with payment discrepancies and outstanding balances on review of Statement of Accounts.
* Offers alternative solutions and value engineering.
* Advise on legal issues arising during the project.
Key Requirements:
* A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* GCSEs Grade 9-4 or equivalent.
* Minimum 4 years relevant experience within same role, or similar within the civil engineering sector.
* Self-driven, results-oriented, with a can do attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance.
* Knowledge of Commercial Contracts.
* Strong numerical and financial management skills.
* Problem-Solving Skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication Skills.
* Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels within a business.
* Time management skills.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
* Full UK Driving License Holder.
Benefits:
* Training and development
* Safety focus
* Diverse Projects
* Positive work culture
* Professional growth opportunities