Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager in Dumfries

Are you an experienced Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with a true passion for excellence looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Our client is one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

A long-established UK construction and civil engineering firm are looking to expand their commercial team on a £50M Flood Defence Infrastructure project in the Dumfries area. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager with a background in Civil Engineering/Infrastructure & strong contractual knowledge of NEC Forms of contract.

My client will offer a base salary, car allowance/company car, pension, healthcare and if you require lodging they provide accommodation as well as up to £1500/m as an incentive to work away. You can be based anywhere but must be willing to live/work away (approximately 3 nights per week).

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills. The Commercial Manager - Civils is responsible for leading all commercial aspects of the project, providing commercial support and advice to the team to aid decision making, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements. It is the Commercial Manager's responsibility to evaluate potential implications for dispute resolution and to contribute and develop as appropriate quality, health & safety, welfare and risks in accordance with the companies' management systems.

• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for budgets.
• Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems.
• Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation.
• Assessing and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments and ensuring required Payer/Pay-less notices as issued.
• Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account.
• Managing and valuing Valuations.
• Preparation and Extension of Time and Loss & Expense Submissions.
• Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues and identification and management of commercial risks.
• Production and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on projects.
• Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.
• Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self.

The role will suit an individual who has been working at a Senior Quantity Surveyor level or as a Project Quantity Surveyor and who wishes to progress their career.

• Degree qualified.
• Construction Experience.
• Sound Commercial Awareness.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• High levels of organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast moving Environment.
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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