Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are recruiting for a senior QS for an initial 6 month contract based at London, Heathrow

Job Description

To manage a number of works packages including but not limited to Logistics, Firestopping, Dry lining, Civils and Groundworks,
Architectural Metalwork, Builders work in connection, Traffic Management etc, from tender to final account stage. Including but not limited to all procurement, ITT analysis, contract drafting, day to day contract administration, management of all applications for payments, review of site records, review of actual costs, lead supplier audits, change account management, budget management.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence both up and downstream.
Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
Compliant and consistent implementation of the Companys commercial policies and procedures.
Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
Interfacing with Customer’s commercial and project teams.
Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and support Contract Leader Reports.
Review value management and advise on Risk management.
Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
Plan and implement change management and cost control both up and downstream.
Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking.
Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers’ representatives.
Management and Administration of Subcontracts
Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
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

Knowledge Skills Experience

Able to lead and manage multi discipline meetings
Strong financial background
Strong contractual knowledge
CEMAR user experience
Strong with Data analysis
Trend analysis
Forecasting
Contract administration
Single point of contact for supplier performance

Qualifications

degree level or in final stages of apprenticeship/day release
experience of working in construction/engineering
Chartered or working towards a recognised professional chartership

Please send CVs to (url removed)