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:

• 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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