Quantity Surveyor

Binnies UK, part of 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 Customer’s 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 contract/s 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, 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 Customer’s 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.