Managing Quantity Surveyor

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a long-term major contract, our client is now looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor. This role includes some working from home, maximum of 1 -2 days at home, the remainder in the Ipswich office. The successful candidate must have experience from the infrastructure, civil engineering or piling sectors.

The main purpose of this Managing Quantity Surveyor role will be to ensure commercial and contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of assigned projects. You will provide leadership to other members of the commercial and quantity surveying teams, and to Directors and Senior Managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity.

The Role

Overseeing commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the operations teams, and provide advice or guidance as necessary
Risk and opportunity identification and management
Cash flow management and budget compliance
Continual review and challenge of existing commercial processes to identify and implement best practice
Ensure contracts and sub-contracts have been drawn up prior to commencement of work, and review contracts drawn up by third parties
Notification, preparation and agreement of claims if necessary
Oversee WIP levels and cashflow to ensure efficient processes and cash collection
Oversee the timely submission of final accounts to clients
Undertake sporadic contract audits to ensure good practice and compliance with procedures
Prepare monthly financial and CVR reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement
Managing contracts including final accounts and agreement of interim assessments, change events, EWN’s, CE’s, and EoT etc, as well as dispute resolution
Financial reconciliation and general contractual management
Attending meetings with clients, other internal teams and the senior management
Preparation of commercial reports, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete, and any pain – gain position
Preparing, agreeing and submitting final accounts
Preparation and administration of subcontract documents including set up

The Person

Previous experience in the capacity of being a senior or lead member of a commercial team within a relevant or related sector
Sound working knowledge of contract law and various forms of contract
Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
Knowledge of various construction techniques for a wide array of projects
Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of quantity surveying to complex and challenging schemes
Working knowledge of plant, equipment and materials
Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer subcontracts
Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement
Proficiency in administration, communication, reporting, numeracy, IT and MS Office etc
The ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally
Proven ability to be the senior or lead member of a team and work on your own initiative
Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlines
Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams
Must hold a full valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel if required

Our Client

Our client is proud to be one of the UK’s leading specialist heavy civil and ground engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business is represented throughout the UK by a network of regional offices, each offering a full portfolio of project disciplines. This enables them to provide all their clients with the most efficient reliable and value-engineered solution, regardless of project size or location.

Our client has all appropriate UK, European and International industry standards to ensure safety, procurement and best working practices are adhered to. The dedicated staff are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history and reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promote partnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence.

A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work, given the company’s secured forward order workload and their continued dedication to profitable growth within the UK.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality.