Senior Quantity Surveyor in Gorseinon, 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 customer expectations.

The role will require the compilation of complex project cost/budget reports and the resolution of cash flow issues. Responsibilities include:

• Providing support for commercial, contractual procurement and financial services.
• Resolving commercial, contractual and construction problems; ensuring prompt payments for subcontractors' work.
• Managing a small commercial team or working under the direction of a more senior commercial designation.
• Taking responsibility for the direction and execution of the Quantity Surveying functions on allocated contracts from tender through to final account.
• Leading the interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract.
• Timely issuing of required Notices and contractual correspondence, pursuing all valid Variations, Claims, and other entitlements to final account settlement.
• Producing and implementing the project procurement plan in line with the agreed delivery strategy and project timescales.
• Undertaking all required subcontract procurement, including issuing of tender documents, bid assessment, negotiation of price and conditions, and preparation of subcontract documents.
• Leading the management of subcontract works packages including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme assessments.
• Directing the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual and construction problems.
• Submission of financial reports including internal valuations, commercial and margin forecasts, cash flow projections, turnover forecast and de-brief reports.
• Ensuring that all delivery staff adhere to commercial procedures and reporting systems.
• Capturing, reporting and mitigating project risks as part of the project team.
• Providing contractual advice to the project/site team as appropriate.
• Submitting and agreeing regular applications for payment, maximising contractual entitlements.
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
• Planning and implementing change management and cost control.
• Interfacing with customers' commercial and project teams.
• Preserving the company's good name in dealings with clients, suppliers and the public.
• Participating in creating a safe working environment, understanding health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Preparing and implementing recovery action plans where corrective actions are required.

Qualifications:

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

Key Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities including experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence.
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings.
• Good working knowledge of the construction process.
• Experience of developing and 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 processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Developed communication/presentation skills.
• Articulate with a range of software packages, including MS Office.
• Analytical/mathematical thinking.
• Developed people management and supervisory capabilities.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.