This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Fortem Solutions are looking to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Northern Projects division. This permanent, full time position can be based in Sheffield, Grimsby or Boston; Lincolnshire.
Job Responsibility
Working on capital works, retrofit projects and elemental works
Overseeing the Commercial team (AQS/QS/SQS), with further opportunity to grow the team
Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract and further commercial negotiations
Ensure the commercial team achieve or exceed budgeted targets
Responsible for the application schedule of rates, acting as a subject matter expert for contractual arrangements
Maximise cash flow through monthly invoicing, the implementation of appropriate procedures to resolve client queries and ensuring cash is received when due
Monitoring and analysis of management information and job cost against job revenue, supporting the operations and finance and enablement of data driven decision making
Point of contact for dispute resolution
Ensure Accurate Cashflow Forecasts and Revenue profiles are in place and are accurate and updated regularly
Prepare and produce financial reports, including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC) and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control
Ensure the IT integration between the client's system and Fortem's is aligned to increase productivity and financial controls in-line with the contract conditions
Ensure budgets are set and shared with the commercial leads annually along with carrying out full reviews periodically when required
Making sure the supply chain has up to date term orders and contract agreements and are managed in-line with financial controls and governance
This includes setting up and managing agreed SLA's
Requirements
Proven experience of working within a commercial/quantity surveying environment
Excellent data interrogation skills
Excellent IT and Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)
QS degree or equivalent training or a minimum of 5 years relevant contract experience
Line Management experience within a commercial environment
Negotiating, communication and presentation skills
Valid UK driving licence
Ability to collaborate with operational teams as well as leading the commercial team
The ability to manage challenging situations
Nice to have
Experience of Management Accounts
Accounting skills
Commercial Contractor exposure
Experience of working within Social Housing, Retrofit, Refurbishment Construction projects
Experience of working with high-rise buildings
What we offer
Competitive salary based on experience with discretionary bonus
Option to opt into salary sacrifice car lease
Motor Expenditure Allowance (£4,000)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%
26 weeks full pay maternity leave
Annual pay reviews
8 weeks full pay paternity leave
Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System