Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities) oversees and manages the cost management and contract management aspects of a section of the project from initiation to close-out. This is to join our Euston Station project (MDJV).

• Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors are administered.
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events.
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis.
• Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
• Produce of a monthly consolidated cost / expenditure report for the section of the project.
• Oversee the monthly valuation process.
• Where necessary review potential contractor and supplier claims, the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contracts for the project.
• Oversee the raising of consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
• Oversee audits of accounts.
• Oversee the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.
• Oversee the management of risk and allowances built in for specific risks.
• Provide commercial input to tender documentation as necessary.
• Oversee the cost analysis of bid returns.
• Where appropriate oversee tender returns from contractors received on an open book basis and lead negotiation of two stage fixed price.
• Oversee the payment of contractors.
• Ensure all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications.
• Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes
• Oversee the preparation of final accounts for all contracts packages.

• Proven knowledge of all aspects of commercial management.
• Knowledge of various forms of NEC Contracts.
• Knowledge of integrated reporting.
• Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.
• Knowledge of programmes and change management.
• Ability to use IT applications.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to focus on detail at the same time as seeing the strategic picture.
• Ability to present confidently to senior management.

• Experience in commercial management.
• Experience of working in major (£100M+) projects.

• Leadership:
  Using innovation and challenge to lead by example.
• Respect:
  Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.
• Safety:
  Caring for our workforce, or passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
• Integrity:
  Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.
• Be collaborative:
  Work together as an IPT for the best outcome for Euston.
• Be inclusive:
  Make this a place where we all feel heard, valued, safe and supported to speak up. Be collaborative:
  Work together as an IPT for the best outcome for Euston.
• Be inclusive:
  Make this a place where we all feel heard, valued, safe and supported to speak up.
• Be curious:
  Use your curiosity to find new ways to meet our goals and add value. Listen to others’ views and ideas and build on them.
• Be reliable:
  Honour your commitments. Follow through on actions and promises.
• Be safe:
  Look after each other to make sure we stay safe and well and enjoy our working environment.
• Be your best:
  Help develop yourself and others – ask for feedback on what you do well and how you can be better. Give feedback thoughtfully and receive feedback graciously.
• Be an advocate:
  Recognise the success of the team and individuals.
• Excellence:
  Promoting…