Senior Quantity Surveyor in Swansea

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors.

This is a senior-level position that supports site staff and leads all commercial and procurement aspects of a project. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customers and/or Contract Leader expectations. The role will require the compilation of complex project cost/budget reports and the resolution of cash flow issues. Provides support for commercial, contractual procurement and financial services. Resolves commercial, contractual and construction problems; and ensures prompt payments for subcontractors' work. This role may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation.

As part of the project leadership team take responsibility for the direction and execution of the Quantity Surveying functions on allocated contract/s from tender through to final account in accordance with the Business Management Systems to deliver maximum quality of service and profitability, including as follows

- Lead the interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract and be fully briefed on the contract estimate, including settlement adjustments.

- Timely issuing of required Notices and contractual correspondence, pursue all valid Variations, Claims, and other entitlements to final account settlement.

- Produce and implement the project procurement plan in line with the agreed delivery strategy and project timescales.
- Undertake all required subcontract procurement, including issuing of tender documents, bid assessment, negotiation of price and conditions and preparation of subcontract documents.

- Lead the management of subcontract works packages including Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme and interim assessments and variations.
- Direct the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual and construction problems, ensuring that contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.

- Submission of financial reports including internal valuations / CVRs, commercial and margin forecasts, cash flow projections, turnover forecast and de-brief reports to pre-agreed deadlines.
- Ensure that all delivery staff adhere to commercial procedures and reporting systems.

- Capture, report and mitigate project risks as a part of the project team. Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate

• Submit and agree regular applications for payment maximising contractual entitlements, issue all nescessary invoices and secure prompt payment of all amounts owed.
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims
• Plan and implement change management and cost control
• Interfacing with Customers commercial and project teams

• Preserve the Companys good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers and the public at large.
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment including understanding the implications of health, safety and environmental regulations
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.
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- Preparation and implementation of recovery action plans where corrective actions are required
- Provide contractual, commercial, procurement and financial services and advice to the delivery team

Qualifications:

- Degree / Qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or substantial in-role experience in lieu.
- Working towards recognised professional accreditation (RICS / CICES / etc.) (Desirable)

Key Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities including experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports
• Good working knowledge of the construction process
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Understanding of water / wastewater treatment process
• Working to deadlines
• Give direction to a wider team
• Developed communication / presentation skills
• Articulate with range of software packages, including MS Office
• Analytical / mathematical thinking
• Developed people management and supervisory capabilities
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving

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