Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Previous commercial experience in the water sector
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies

• Hold an RICS / CICES accredited degree
• Hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS

Due to project growth, the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor has become available to join our successful team on the Severn Trent Water Framework based in Finham and Rugby

• Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims
• Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures
• Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed
• Interfacing with Customer's commercial and project teams
• Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports
• Review value management and advise on Risk management
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts
• Plan and implement change management and cost control
• Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
• Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representatives
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
• Understanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

• Significant post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influence