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 Taunton and Somerset overseeing a total value of projects up to £5million 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 SoR’s 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 Company’s 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 today. Alternatively feel free to call Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates on the number provided for a private and confidential conversation.