Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager Dorchester

My client is a top tier building main contractor and are looking for a Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager to oversee a large New Build RC frame healthcare project which is circa £60m in Dorset. Contract Type - NEC3 Option C on P22 Framework. The role will involve overseeing a commercial team on site including a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Reporting into a visiting regional Commercial Manager.

What you will be doing

• Management of subcontract procurement by quantity surveyors
• Commercial management of subcontractor accounts from commencement on site to negotiation and agreement of final accounts
• Ensuring timely certification and payment of subcontractors
• Review and management of monthly cost value reconciliation reports
• Review of monthly cost and value to complete forecasts for projects
• Review and negotiation of final accounts
• Advising on procurement issues
• Management of cost and risk
• Provision of commercial and contractual support and advice to management teams
• Input to customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project
• Promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name
• Motivation of team members to gain their commitment and support ensuring their optimum input into the project
• Leading team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company
• Development of supply chain relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors for the benefit of projects
• Input to business continuity processes
• Leading a small team of surveyors.

Candidate will ideally need the following:

• Qualification at HND level (or equivalent qualification)
• BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Comprehensive experience in a similar position with a medium to major size building contractor
• Relevant experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients such as the, NHS, DFE, MOD, DOI, MOJ
• Experience in dispute documentation adjudication / legal
• Sound commercial/contractual knowledge
• Experience using NEC family of contracts
• Experience working on a Framework or in a collaborative environment;
• Valid CSCS card
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint
• Further professional qualification
• Contacts at senior level in appropriate client organisations
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Inspirational management of others
• Good time management
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong team-working skills
• Must be able to commute to site 2-3 days week but flexibility given around working from home, office and site.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary - £75,000-£90,000
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions