Managing Quantity Surveyor

City, Manchester
PSR Solutions

PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor to Join their Commercial team on a permanent basis. This role with be project and site based, with their office based in Manchester and projects across the North West.

Managing Quantity Surveyor Roles and Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
• Cost management and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
• Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectation
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
• Protect Barhale from commercial risks
• Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms
• Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to Barhale’s corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.
• Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract management
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
• Supply chain management including building and maintaining relationships

Managing Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
• Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor is Desirable
• Experience in water/civils industry is advantageous but not essential

Managing Quantity Surveyor Benefits

• Salary – 70,000 – 85,000 DOE
• Based in Manchester, North West
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical

If you are interested in this Managing Quantity Surveyor role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions