We are looking for an ambitious and innovative Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within a high-profile and prestigious brand within construction, M&E & infrastructure - mainly looking at fire systems. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and driven individual who will work on projects within the infrastructure sector inclusive of potential, existing and new contracts across a portfolio of clients. You will be accountable for managing commercial risk and communicating this across a variety of stakeholders within the business. You will be responsible for the management of the sector and projects within your portfolio (power, highways, tunnelling, rail etc)
Key areas -
* Support the work winning team to review/identify risks/accountabilities within tender packs and associated contractual terms and conditions
* Prepare, develop and implement commercial strategies for pre and post tender
* Transitioning the handover of projects tendered into live projects
* Determination of the scope of work and contractual obligations delivering the work through the interpretation of contract documents
* Advise the business on the differing standard form of contracts used for construction projects
* Identify and manage commercial risk on new and existing contracts
* Quantifying and costing of infrastructure works
* Accountable for contract compliance and performance
* Prepare and implement contract management processes
* Can coherently explain contract conditions that identify variations to contracts
* Builds strong and collaborative relationships with key clients and suppliers
* Negotiate contract agreements and manage potential onerous contractual obligations
* Contract administration including providing advice on contractual matters
* Work with Sector Managers to ensure projects fit commercial targets
* Develop, finalise and present accurate Management Information (MI) to senior management
* Support the Project teams on budgets to determine accurate commercial forecasting
* Perform continuous programme analysis with identification of any potential delays, risk
* Liaise with the Procurement team for supply chain engagement and subcontract administration
* Diligently provides timely information on the growth of anticipated Final Account value
* Ensure compliance of the team towards all safety initiatives and active participation in meeting our safety targets
Essential skills
* Previous experience in an AQS QS or SQS position within construction
* Background in working for a Tier 2 sub contractor
* Proven experience of negotiation
* Previous experience working within large infrastructure projects
* Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts (all options)
* Demonstratable knowledge/understanding of Construction law and standard forms of contract
* A working understanding of valuation techniques of construction works including elemental cost analysis of items such as labour, materials, plant, sub-contract and general expenses
* Experience of tendering and pre-contract cost analysis
* Understands conflict avoidance/conflict management
* Pro active and forward thinking individual