Lead Commercial Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establish objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain performance.
• Collate, analyse & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implementing required actions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers to apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the Client.
• Design and implement a commercial strategy for the portfolio and tenders with the assistance of the functional manager.
• Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners, including supervisor/mentor/counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Evidently demonstrate recent employment achievements.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identify and advise on insurance related issues, including PI.
• Assist in work‑winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews.
• Ensure optimum performance of the commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant review for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
• Monitor outturn costs on the projects monthly through a detailed bottom‑up resourced and costed forecast maintenance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with RICS / ICES.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management.
• Ability to relate to staff at all levels, encouraging and motivating people to build team spirit.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

Why join Uxbridge Moor’s commercial team?

This is the beginning of a 5+ year construction programme and an opportunity to join the team at the start. There is scope for career growth and leaving a personal legacy and contributing to the UK’s largest ever substation.

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