Senior Quantity Surveyor (S/C cleared)

Our client is a world-renowned international service provider specializing in certified, engineered and bespoke multi-protection doorsets.  

They have an exciting new package of works in Reading and are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor offering hybrid work, 3 days on site/ 2 days WFH.  

To be considered for this position, you’ll have extensive experience in managing costs. Whilst a degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline would be beneficial.  

Showcasing your first-class customer service and leadership skills, you’ll have an in-depth knowledge of construction and safety and be comfortable challenging processes, practices, and norms to improve the overall commercial offering to the business.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Reporting:  

• Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level.  

• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place.  

• Carry out cost management including forecasting.  

• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team for the commercial performance and strategy.  

Processes:  

• Help ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.  

• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.  

• Have a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that they are working within and assist in their development and improvement.  

• External relationships  

Ensure that any main contracts entered have terms and conditions that are appropriate for the business with commercial risks identified.  

• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.  

• Ensure those good client relationships are fostered  

• Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.  

Internal relationships:  

• Effectively assist in managing the commercial team, including cost clerks and commercial support staff  

• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams.  

• Supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors  

Key measures & targets:  

• Accurate monthly forecasting  

• Ability to challenge resources and costs.  

• Maintaining deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar

• HND/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent  

• Previous experience in the civil/manufacturing/mechanical & electrical/engineering industries  

• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract NEC3 or NEC4 and knowledge of current Construction Law  

• Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycles, certificates, and accruals calculations.  

• Must Hold Active S/C clearance  

• Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on their initiative  

• Well conversed with CEMAR