Quantity Surveyor andndash; Manchester andndash; Civils/Water Projects andndash; up to andpound;65,000

My client are a Tier one civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
andbull; Water
andbull; Transport
andbull; Built environment
andbull; Energy

The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.
Projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects. With projects varying from andpound;200k to andpound;10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting
andbull; Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
andbull; Carry out cost management, including forecasting
andbull; Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans

External relationships
andbull; Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified
andbull; Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
andbull; Build and maintain good client relationships
andbull; Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
andbull; Prepare applications for payment

Internal relationships
andbull; Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
andbull; Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery, and ensure that both are kept in line with the target
andbull; Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and their management of them

Key Measures and Targets
andbull; Accurate monthly forecasting
andbull; Ability to challenge resources and costs
andbull; Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar

About you
andbull; Previous experience in the construction industry
andbull; HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
andbull; Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
andbull; Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.