Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor wanted!

The Role
As the Quantity Surveyor you will be working for a established Maintenance and Refurbishment Contractor you will be managing a contract from start to completion, supporting the operational team, quoting works, procuring & managing subcontractors, measuring works, application process, experience in dispute resolution. Previous understanding and experience in operating an open book / target cost pricing model would be a real advantage, however, it is not essential. The role covers projects across Newport and Gloucestershire overseeing a total value of projects up to £6million per year, delivering responsive, voids, compliance and capital works.

Key Responsibilities
Managing the day to day commercial administration of contracts as assigned to include cost modeling, invoicing, cost reconciliation and supply chain procurement & management along with all reporting responsibility.

Achieving Results
Procurement & management of subcontractors
Measurement of completed works using SoRs and basket rates for planned work
Ensuring timely and accurate composition and production of applications, invoices and final accounts.
Commercial negotiation with client to agree value for completed works
Management of the commercial reporting for the contracts assigned to you; CVR reviews, monthly reporting to SMT & Board as required.
Ensure that all jobs costs are charged correctly including, timesheets, purchase invoices and subcontractor costs.
Liaise with clients both internal and external in relation to your contract prepare, produce and present all required reports and documentation as requested.
Actively manage margin within business targets and expectations.

Managing the Process
Participation in the monthly Regional Review Meeting
Consistent provision of timely and accurate documentation associated with the contracts reporting structure/timetable, invoices, applications, commercial performance reporting and forecasting.
Develop and manage all areas of contract cost models.
Effective application of cost control procedures
Ensuring that the administration of Sub-contracts is at all times optimised.
Final accounts are managed in a timely, commercial and constructive fashion.
Supporting the Operational lead and Commercial Manager at all times with detailed information and updates as required.
Ensuring compliance with the Companys policies and procedures in respect of Health, Safety, the Environment, LIBMS, I.T. and Human Resources
Delivering all reporting and commercial analysis relevant to an Open Book/Target Cost Model as needed
Costing and pricing adhoc works using NHF rate, basket or bespoke prices
Preparing and presenting pricing and analysis internally to senior management and to the client
Managing cash forecasting for the assigned contracts

Technical Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of SOR, Open Book, Cost Plus pricing models would be of benefit but not essential.
Commercial strategy and innovation to maximise profit and cash management
Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution
Preparation and understanding of financial reports
Ability to manage you own time and priorities work effectively
Knowledge and management of sub-contract orders and an understanding of buying and estimating processes
Understanding of management accounts and forecasting
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

On Offer
On offer is the opportunity to work within a supportive and positive team culture with a business that offer development and training and career development. Along with the basic package they also over a wide range of competitive package extras plus hybrid working.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor professional and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to deliver diverse projects, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your CV or Call Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates for a private and confidential chat. We look forward to hearing from you.

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