Managing Quantity Surveyor

Linsco

• Role: Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Location: Greater Manchester
• Salary: Competitive – Plus excellent bonus and package
• Permanent role
• Immediate interviews

The Role

Linsco are working with a well established and highly reputable construction company who are looking for a experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team based on a permanent basis The role will assist the Regional Commercial team and we are looking for someone who is passionate about working with colleagues within the region and across different disciplines with a keen attention to detail and accuracy when conducting the valuation process.

• Manage the work of the commercial function ensuring the effective compliance, control, deployment and performance management of the quantity surveying, taking responsibility for achieving targets in relation to development budgets and commercial controls.
• To ensure the commercial team proactively support the attainment of key operational requirements, tar-gets and budgets in the areas of land acquisition and commencement budgets, subcontractor tendering and management, payments, CVRs and cost to complete reviews, controls and reporting, variations control and cost reporting, procurement and the use of Coins and other systems ensuring all activities meet the requirements and standards set out in the Commercial processes, procedures and Key Controls.
• Take responsibility for the Quantity Surveying function on at least one active key development, to the full extent of the duties set out in the Quantity Surveyor job role, these will include, but not limited to, sub-contract procurement, attending site meetings, the production the development CVRs.
• To provide input as directed into the Commercial Land Appraisal process and subsequent site commencement programmes to ensure all known site and development costs and revenues are captured at each key development phase.
• Liaise with build management and regional and central services buying and procurement teams in respect of the scheduling and delivery of material supplies and Sub Contract trades and services ensuring the commercial team work to and deliver agreed actions and activity plans.
• Ensure there is a system to monitor material quality and use and the performance of Suppliers and Sub Contractors in close collaboration with build management and site based colleagues providing feedback to the Commercial Director and direct to suppliers and sub-contractors, as appropriate outlining where an unacceptable standard of materials or performance has been identified

Extra bits

• A relevant qualification or good experience in Commercial Management
• Highly proficient and led user on Coins and proficient in Microsoft Excel and word packages
• A strong and extensive understanding of the commercial implications of the methods and sequences of design and build
• Broad Finance/Commercial awareness & Technical knowledge
• Broad knowledge of the Construction Industry
• Highly tuned practical knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
• Broad awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations
• Strong analytical ability, able to distil/mine data to identify key trends, issues and value add opportunities
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
• Ability to work closely with senior colleagues and all regional and Group functions.
• Has energy and drive – able to positively influence others.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, with resilience and maturity to balance multiple priorities within a fast-changing and demanding environment
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, able to influence operational practice to generate optimal commercial outcomes and results
• Good business management acumen and highly commercially astute.
• Able to see and promote innovative ideas

For more information please apply with an updated CV and we will be in contact with suitable candidates

Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.