Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor, Permanent, Glasgow, Full time / hybrid
Our client is proud to be a family company that strives to provide their employees with a proper work / life balance, and secure long-term work. Their projects are split between the Public Sector and the Private Sector. Clients include Leisure, Justice, Education, Health and Distilleries.
The opportunity The business has a strong pipeline of projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead commercial activities on diverse projects based in Glasgow with regular visits to sites. There is the opportunity to be home-based for part of the week.
Role purpose o Take lead and overall responsibility of the commercial aspects of a large project delivering to an agreed profit margin and other deliverables. o Undertake regular CVR reviews of the commercial performance of the project to improve commercial certainty and maximise success of the projects. o To ensure best practice and continuous improvement in commercial processes on site. o To provide high quality management information to senior management. o To lead and develop a commercial team to ensure a fully integrated project team
Key accountabilities o To maximise the commercial position of the project for the company whilst maintaining positive Client relationships. o Protect the companies contractual position by ensuring all obligations are discharged appropriately. o Ensure the companies governance and procedural requirements are adhered to whilst targeting best practice. o To take a lead role in the valuation process where applicable including ensure valuations and invoices are issued on time. o Maintain up to date knowledge of element costings and costs. o Develop initial project budget, including tender, and agree detailed cost plan with the commercial team for agreement with the professional team. o Ensure project insurance arrangements are adhered to. o Advise Clients and Consultants on procurement routes available. o Prepare and monitor Bid Package Tender Schedule. o Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises. o Prepare 'rolling' final account throughout project and aim to agree at practical completion. o Complete the final account administration and manage the retention release close out. o Internal reporting via CVR, cashflows, project reports, monthly project reviews. o Conduct start-up meetings with the commercial team within first week of contract award for allocated projects
oSkills & experience o Main contractor or subcontractor experience within the M&E market. o Direct experience of different project types. o Experience of different contracts forms. o Experience as a Senior Surveyor on projects ranging between £200K to £10m o Demonstrably commercially focused with a proven track record of delivering high quality results whilst maintaining positive relationships in difficult commercial environments o Experience in claims resolution both with the Employer and Sub-Contractor. Qualifications o Recognised qualification in a building related subject o Recognised chartership with MCIOB or MRICS is preferable
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