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 contracts 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 necessary 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 Company’s 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.
• 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.