A major civil engineering contractor are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on a main civil highways scheme in yorkshire.
My client is looking for a Competant QS to join the commercial team on a £50m scheme near Bradford and to manage a package of work commercially.
Principal Duties & Accountabilities:
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Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Coordinate any responses required with Commercial Manager.
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Cost management for project/section of works.
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Understand allowances for elements of work (preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.).
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Understand forecast cost to completion.
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Value management for project/section of works.
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Prepare interim and final accounts.
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Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended.
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Understanding of forecast final value at completion.
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Recording of change and allocation of responsibility.
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Evaluation and recovery of any change that is not risk/liability including recovery from 3rd parties.
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Risk and opportunity management for project/section of works.
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Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return.
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Identification and implementation of mitigation measures.
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Procurement for project/section of works.
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Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed.
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Maintain procurement schedules.
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Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts.
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Financial reporting for project/section of works.
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Prepare and issue monthly cost/value reconciliations and cost/forecast reconciliations.
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Prepare cash forecast.
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Identification, preparation and negotiation of claims
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
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Optimisation of commercial return on a section or whole project.
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Control of cost, value, cash management, change and risk on a section or whole project.
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Timely detailed reporting to Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager.
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Commercial development of all staff within job holder’s area of responsibility.
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Timely procurement of subcontractors in accordance with company procedures.
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Contribution towards continued improvement within the business
