Senior Quantity Surveyor in Swanley

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Responsibilities

• Commercial Lead: Be the commercial lead on a long‑term partnering framework and be responsible for the commercial success of projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures.
• Pre‑Contract: Prepare tenders as directed, checking quantities, scope and programme. Compile tender event schedule for pricing. Analyse subcontract tender quotations for exclusions and conditions, and compile tender offering to client (minimum 3 quotes). Adhere to internal settlement gateways prior to tender return release. Advise client on tender qualifications, allowances and ensure pricing is in line with the partnering framework.
• Project Delivery: Co‑operate and work in partnership with the project team to ensure consistent delivery of successful projects and support achievement of business unit objectives. Support the Operations Manager in ensuring all significant project issues and correspondence are observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored to protect the company’s position. Provide advice to the management team on contractual, valuation and measurement matters.
• Procurement: Prepare and implement the project procurement strategy with the Operations Manager. Support the Group Procurement Department by communicating buying deals to subcontractors at tender stage and applying them at order stage. Chair subcontract interview meetings in association with the Operations team. Prepare subcontract enquiries, site measurement, and formulate the tender list in consultation with the wider management team. Negotiate sub‑contract packages to deliver the most favourable outcome for the company. Draft and place sub‑contract orders as authorised, ensuring no subcontractors commence on site without a completed order.
• Main Contract: Support the Operations Manager in providing monthly reports to the client, ensuring accurate forecasts of rolling draft final account, variations, and contractual notices. Develop and maintain close relationships with client, consultants and subcontractors to continuously improve customer experience and obtain repeat business. Evaluate, submit and agree the price of CVIs, provisional sums and demonstrate value for money. Prepare and agree monthly valuations with the client’s representative, ensuring invoiced and paid on time. Prepare and submit alternative proposals for material and specifications to the client for approval. Prepare and agree quarterly open‑book audits (cost and value reconciliation) and reach final account position yearly.
• Subcontract: Negotiate interim valuations and final accounts, ensuring necessary measurement and documentation of variations. Measure, value, negotiate and check all subcontract interim and final account applications and process payments in accordance with construction act and legislation. Inform the Commercial Manager of potential claims and prepare necessary documentation. Prepare responses to claims for loss and expense after liaison with line manager.
• Financial: Full project profit and loss accountability, competent use of company cost system, and manage CVR process. Accurately forecast cash and maximise project cash position without compromising contractual relationships. Monitor profit plans, raise alarm signals when contracts stray outside cost and profit parameters, and seek to maximise margins with the Operations Manager. Monitor preliminaries/site management costs and advise on remedial actions. Prepare and present commercial elements at site monthly contract review meetings.
• Legal / Dispute: Assist in preparing claims and dispute management to correct cost and value imbalances. Draft and send contractual letters and supporting information. Study contract documents, advise on onerous conditions, and prepare briefing notes for Operations Manager. Ensure comparison of contract documents with tender documents and advise on anomalies.
• People Responsibilities: Manage team responsibilities, undertake performance and development reviews, and coach team members.
• Other: Attend site meetings and client meetings as required. Collate insurance claim documentation and support dispute management. Continuously improve commercial, legal and contractual awareness and compliance with document control system. Engage in community activities within and outside normal working hours. Work in one or more locations as required.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a similar commercial related course.
• Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable.
• Good data interrogation skills.
• Line management experience.
• Commercial awareness with solid legal and contractual knowledge.
• Experience of management accounts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access, and keen to extend knowledge of software packages.
• Commercial contracting experience.
• Re‑measurement skills.
• Previous experience in construction or a similar sector.
• Valid driving licence and CSCS card at appropriate level.
• Take responsibility for own development.