Construction Professionals

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (JPC-81) Location: Warrington, Cheshire Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Overview The successful Quantity Surveyor will report to Lead Surveyors, Regional Directors and the Board of Directors. You will take on a senior role with all aspects of quantity surveying/estimating, from pre-contract through to post-contract services, and prepare final accounts and claims in line with our client s requirements. You will be expected to interact with our clients, including attending meetings to promote the Business and professionally represent the Company. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities - Carry out estimating services, including BQ production. - Carry out quantity surveying services. - Provide the lead on commercial and financial advice. Provide procurement and contract advice and prepare the same as required. - Maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management on projects worked on. - Commercially manage control SC packages on projects worked on. - Protection of the Company s contractual position on projects worked on. - Produce and agree accounts on projects worked on. - Prepare financial reports as required & prepare final accounts and claim documents. - Assist with the development of the Business. Key Tasks Pre-Contract Services - Prepare detailed measures and compile BQ documents. - Prepare feasibility studies and cost plans. - Provide procurement advice and implement. - Contract preparation. - Review contract conditions. - Provide risk management advice. - Prepare SC enquiry documents. - Price tender submissions. - Manage bid submissions including the preparation of bid documents. - Meet Clients to review and discuss work carried out. Post Contact Services - Prepare budgetary advice including cash flows. - Manage contract document process including insurance and bond requirements. - Produce procurement schedules. - SC procurement including enquiries and analysis on return. - Organise / attend pre-order SC meetings. - Place SC orders in due time and in a way that protects the Company s contractual position. - Manage all other procurement as necessary. - Prepare consultant appointments. - Prepare / review valuations and issue all appropriate notices in line with the Company s policies and the contract terms. - Maximise value recovery. - Produce reports as required including the preparation of CVR information. - Implement the Company s valuation and cash strategy. - Understand the Company s obligations under the Contract. - Produce and keep adequate records to enable the production of the final account and to safeguard the Company s contractual position. - Aid with cash management and manage cost expenditure. - Preparation of EOT / L&E claims. - Deal effectively with disputes. - Attend sites and meetings necessary in the execution of all functions. Claims and Dispute Resolution Services - Prepare final accounts and claims. - Lead in the resolution of disputes. General - Form good relationships with all parties. - Actively promote the Company s image. - Compliance with both our Company s and our Clients management systems. - Administration including managing drawings, copying and filing paperwork. - Any other duties which are reasonable. Person Specification - Formally qualified, preferably to degree level. - RICS Professional membership preferred. - Good communication skills. - Results driven. - Commercially astute. - Team player. - Assertive without being aggressive. - Proactive can do attitude. - Ability to prioritise and focus. - High level of IT skill. - Good technical skills. - Ability to read and understand technical documents, interpret contracts and the like. - Reasoned decision maker. - Professional. - Strong character. - Sense of humour.