Senior Quantity Surveyor

There’s a permanent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Houses of Parliament contract in Westminster, London
This role will involve managing cost and commercial aspects of a variety of projects and task orders issued against the service contract. The successful candidate will utilise a mixture of fixed price quotations and the selected schedule of rates (SOR) to put together estimates. Use quantity surveying/measure software to produce final accounts for issuing to our client. Duties will also include management of the WIP for the projects team, assisting in the production estimates and meeting the client QS and auditor to resolve queries and agree accounts for invoicing.
The Role
Main Responsibilities
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Preparation of pre-tender estimates / cost planning
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants Pre & Post tender
Compilation of tender packs including managing queries from tendering contractors
Review of tender returns and cost alignment ensuring compliance with tender documentation including preparation of contract recommendation reports
Completion & updating of NEC3 activity schedules
Carry out take offs and site measurement for material procurement and final accounts
Check and approval of all MTC pre-measures and final accounts
Letting of subcontract package works including preparation of subcontract agreements
Negotiation with supply chain to ensure best value (Suppliers & Subcontractors)
Undertake direct procurement of major plant and equipment where beneficial to the business
Review procurement strategy and identify key areas where additional margin can be achieved by negotiating with the supply chain to package multiple projects together, offer improved payment terms, negotiate rebate structure based on turnover etc.
Contract administration i.e. Sub-contract appointments, valuations, change control, invoicing, final accounts etc.
Monthly cost reporting i.e. Profit and loss, cash flow forecasts etc.
Preparation of monthly project contract reviews
Preparation of monthly management accounts information
Preparation and submission of interim valuations and variations
Resolution of Contractor disputes
Develop database of outturn costs on completed projects to enable future works to be cost planned quicker and more accurately
Develop a real cost database to assist the preparation of initial cost estimates.
Structured training of the project teams to develop cost management skills and operation of the various client contracts.
Develop operating tools to improve operation of the MTC
Build and maintain effective working relationships with project teams and colleagues to maximise success of project delivery for Parliament
Learning and developing new NAV cost control system
Manage team of Quantity Surveyor, Assistant & Trainees
Supporting Account Director, Agile Works Manager, Head of Projects and other key members of the team in delivering the works to the satisfaction of Parliament
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus option to purchase an additional 5 days leave every year
Pension with matched contributions between 6-8%
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance Single Cover on completion of 12 month' service, with the opportunity to pay for additional cover for partner/dependants
Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
Access to wellbeing programmes
Company Sick Pay
Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
Smartphone/ Tablet, uniform, PPE
Qualifications and Experience Required
Commercial knowledge of NEC3/4 & JCT Contracts
Detailed knowledge of MTCs and the PSA schedules of Rates
Quantity Surveyor with at least five years construction experience
Capable of working across a large number of projects and prioritising tasks
Ability to work through detail without losing the bigger picture
Capable of working without close supervision but clearly and frequently communicating progress
Numerate
Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and JDE
Sound commercial acumen and proven ability to negotiate
Quick learner of standard operating procedures
Good people skills and a clear communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence others at all levels
Confidence & Enthusiasm
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