Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering – Skipton Our client is a privately owned multi-sector contractor with a turnover in excess of £3 billion. They are currently looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a portfolio of schemes pertaining to the highway industry. Responsibilities as Managing Quantity Surveyor: * Integrate the commercial strategy, amending to suit project as it develops. * Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge the other members of the team and the construction process. * Take ownership for, administer & represent the company in commercial & contractual issues, including but not limited to: * Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/c & finalising s/c orders, financial & commercially manage to Final Account completion. * Prepare & present forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations. * Prepare & agree valuations, including generating certificates & invoice/payments. * Variations prepare with adequate/appropriate records, agree as works progress. * Update projected Final Accounts on regular basis and prepare, submit & agree Final Account in a timely manner. * Involvement in value engineering & design development * Maintain & protect the company's commercial & contractual entitlement * Prelim controls/monitoring – establish & maintain * Site records/admin & document control * Insurance & warranties * Risk/opportunity * Review & update project risk/opportunity plan, monitoring for changes & consider within any forecast reports * Manage risk arising * Manage opportunity * CVR – Maintain an independent view in commercial reporting following the Valuation Policy Qualifications: * Commercial appreciation * Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) * Adjudication / dispute resolution * Leadership & delegation skills * Introduction to management * Legal appreciation / overview * CPD – Legislation & Industry Trends * CVR appreciation * Presentation & communication skills * Ability to communicate articulately, both verbally & in writing * Manage both people & situations sensitively & to commercial advantage. If you feel this Managing Quantity Surveyor role sounds of interest please forward your CV for consideration. Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering – Skipton