Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Manchester
The Role:
This position is for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our UK North Build division to be a part of a large build project in the area.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be part of the commercial team on the project, overseeing aspects of commercial management including Client Management, Application/Payment/Cash Management, Internal Reporting, Procurement and supporting staff development.
Key Responsibilities
Integrate the commercial strategy, amending with MQS to suit project as it develops.
Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge the other members of the team and the construction process.
Take ownership for, administer & represent the company in commercial & contractual issues, including but not limited to:
Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/c & finalising s/c orders, financial & commercially manage to Final Account completion.
Prepare & present forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations.
Prepare & agree valuations, including generating certificates & invoice/payments.
Variations prepare with adequate/appropriate records, agree as works progress.
Update projected Final Accounts on regular basis and prepare, submit & agree Final Account in a timely manner.
Involvement in value engineering & design development
Prelim controls/monitoring - establish & maintain
Site records/admin & document control
Insurance & warranties
Risk/opportunity
Review & update project risk/opportunity plan, monitoring for changes & consider within any forecast reports
Manage risk arising
Manage opportunity
Manage & oversee the junior commercial staff.
Tender - Support & work with the pre-construction department in tenders & 2-stage tenders
Cash management - ensure timely payment & adequate cash management positions are maintained
Involvement with & take responsibility for:
Contracts over €/£ 5m
Claims & disputes
Interpretation of contract low
Take responsibility for control of traditional contracts & contracts over €/£15m.
Manages the recording and submission of claims in respect of delay and loss / expense. Able to formulate detailed arguments in respect of such issues and make representation to the relevant parties
Experience & Skills
Manage both people & situations sensitively & to commercial advantage.
Commercially inventive & astute
Demonstrate ownership and commercial awareness
Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Have experience mentoring and managing others
Is able to balance the need to be assertive and pragmatic, when dealing with a broad range of stakeholders
Able to manage a complex large scale project and/or multiple projects and is responsible for project Delivery Teams
Based on previous experience is able to discuss more complex construction technologies, with an understanding of the commercial implications. Able to conduct negotiations in relation to a range of issues on a project and secure acceptable commercial results
Able to draft contractual and commercially sensitive correspondence and reports and doing so on a regular basis
Will have led the commercial delivery of a large project or a section of a major project with a team of Quality Surveyors
Effectively tailors communications to local audiences and can articulate complex ideas and facts into a simple structure in most situations
Can provide detailed advice on contract conditions, undertake tender scrutiny/vetts, identify issues that require legal advice, and manage the resolution of contractual issues. Has a detailed working knowledge of bonds, guarantees, warranties, insurances, letters of intent and other common contractual mechanisms
Lead the procurement, negotiation and letting of complex sub-contracts. Can supervise the preparation of documents for complex main contracts
Required Qualifications/Training
Commercial appreciation
Behavioural Based Safety (BBS)
Adjudication / dispute resolution
Leadership & delegation skills
Introduction to management
Legal appreciation / overview
CPD - Legislation & Industry Trends
CVR appreciation
Presentation & communication skills
Our vision is to dedicate ourselves to Building Excellence, delivering constantly high-quality projects exceeding our client's expectations. Our people are at the heart of our success. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for talented individuals to help us reach our plans. We are a fast-paced, fun and collaborative organisation , with sites and offices across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
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