Quantity Surveyor Job at Morson Talent (Birmingham)

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor, on behalf of a tier one contractor in Birmingham. This role is offering up to £55k, but no hybrid working or car / car allowance. An example of the current type of projects being delivered by the MMA is the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension to Digbeth which will serve the High Speed 2 (HS2) station at Curzon Street, separating from the existing West Midlands Metro line at Bull Street.

Job Responsibility

To administer all commercial aspects within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results
Working with the SQS you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practise across each project team
Assist on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery
Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings
Assist in the management of the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities
Manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
Assist in the establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change
Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM
Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality
Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP’s are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales
Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement
Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
Undertaking site measure queries
Production of monthly CVR Reports
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Minimum 2 years experience as a QS with a proven track record in major projects
Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a QS on large civils or infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts
Cost and budget administration
Financial and commercial reporting
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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