Job description
Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS
Reporting to - Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor
The day-to-day financial control, reporting and commercial management of one or more projects from award up to final account.
Salary £45-57k depending on Experience + Pension contribution and Car allowance
New Build Housing experience preferable
Sound understanding of JCT 2016 D&B contract essential
To cover 2 sites – Based on site 2/3 days per week 1 or 2days in the York office
KPIs
Effective commercial control of allocated projects including provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the reporting timetable, in particular CVR’s, forecasts, Commercial improvement documents, cash flow forecast, Commercial register etc
Effective cash management including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment / receipts and careful administration of subcontract accounts.
Keeping line manager appraised of progress of all accounts both client and subcontract through to finalisation.
Ensuring that payments and notices are effected in accordance with the subcontract agreement and Construction Act and ensure that any commercial threats or risks to projects are identified and communicated to line manager.
In conjunction with the Procurement team ensure that the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner ensuring that the packages are robust with buying gains optimised.
Manage the timely production of the Main/Subcontract Final Accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to ensure the best result, evaluation and agreement of all variations, extensions of time, loss and expense claims.
Site visits as required to carry out surveying duties
Support the bid and business development processes through liaison with the relevant teams and personnel, co-ordinating and providing constructive commercial input, as required
Ensure the effective commercial management of contracts to maximise gross margin.
Lead on effective risk management and protect business reputation.
Ensure that cash flow forecasts are timely, accurate and are optimised where possible.
KPIs
In conjunction with the Procurement team ensure all subcontract orders placed incorporate all relevant contractual information to minimise non-recoverable variations and potential disputes.
Subcontract orders issued for authorisation free of errors, omissions or inconsistencies.
Contract KPI’s reported to client are accurate.
Utilise the Quality Management System and Commercial Management Rules to ensure standards and consistency across the business.
Ensure contract KPI’s are incorporated into any subcontract orders.
Understand and ensure we are working to the agreed contract terms.
Consistent review of cost, risk and commercial improvement plans.
Completion of the month end CVR reports accurately and in line with reporting timetable.
Implement all our policies, company and industry standards and initiatives and manage contractual compliance across all projects.
KPIs
Form and develop effective relationships with the client, PQS and any design team members where applicable, always promoting dispute avoidance.
Develop effective relationships with the supply chain promoting dispute avoidance.
Network via regular meetings and on-going contact with key client, subcontract and supplier members where applicable.
Keep client informed of any variations to their budget and always manage their expectations effectively.
Effective interaction with other members of the project team promoting the commercial perspective on all issues.
KPIs
Play your part in ensuring Urban Group is a Great Place to Work, recognising the efforts and achievements of other team members.
Actively participate where possible in training and development and support improvement programmes to promote employee engagement.
Collaborate with other Quantity Surveyors and colleagues in the business to develop best practise.
Ensure Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Admin team members are clear in their roles and responsibilities.
Ensure that where applicable Personal Development Reviews (PDR’s) are carried out in an effective and timely manner.
Coach, mentor and motivate direct reports, ensuring development needs are identified and the PDR process is consistent across all staff without exception.
KPIs
Evidence a suitable knowledge of and ensure compliance with Urban Group policies and procedures in respect of Health, Safety, Quality, I.T. and Human Resources.
Ensure documents in place for quality and Commercial Audits.
Ensure documents in place for ISO audits relating to quality systems.
Ensure subcontract documentation is in place for Project H&S audits.
Evidence a suitable knowledge of and ensure conformity with Statutory Compliance e.g. The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.
Ensure that all orders, both Subcontract and supplier are placed in accordance with company policy.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Knowledge and protection of contractual position.
Commercial skills to maximise value recovery, ensure cost control and cash management.
Knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation.
Knowledge and understanding of budgets and forecast management.
Preparation and understanding of CVR’s and supplementary financial reports.
Knowledge and understanding of final accounts.
Knowledge and understanding of subcontract orders and buying.
Knowledge of Construction, Interiors, Maintenance market as applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
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