Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Ground Engineering team working on the iconic Sizewell C project, based in Ipswich. The role purpose is to ensure commercial & contractual control and coordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of a range of specified projects. The successful candidate will manage a small team of quantity surveyors on a single large project or across a number of projects, providing guidance to other members of the Commercial/quantity surveying team and Project Directors/Managers on all aspects of commercial activity on the specified projects.

• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions.
• Accountable for the activities of directly reporting quantity surveying staff, providing advice and guidance to other members of the team and to Project Directors/Managers.
• Be accountable for the profitability of the project(s) and develop an appropriate commercial strategy to ensure delivery of required margins.
• Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed and up-to-date.
• Produce accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value.
• Monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget.
• Ensure that necessary interface information between customer, subcontractors and other departments is provided in a timely manner.
• Monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Identify, value and turn contract variations into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner.
• Maintain effective records to support claims and issue applications for payment for variations in a timely manner.
• Manage the subcontract tender process, including selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation.

• Proven experience in leading, influencing and communicating with others and in particular creating successful commercial teams at all levels.
• Substantial previous experience in quantity surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.
• Ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and previous experience of managing project commercial performance.

• Attractive negotiated salary.
• Medical health cover.
• Company car/car allowance.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension savings schemes.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies.
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and as a Disability Confident Employer we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements for the role.