Managing Quantity Surveyor

May 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: London
Kier Construction London is looking to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor who will report to the ­­­­ Regional Commercial Manager. The successful post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Regional Commercial Manager in providing leadership and support to the business in respect of the commercial discipline.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the commercial management of a large project or a number of multiple projects, ensuring that all commercial processes and procedures are followed.
  • Ensure works are valued, including any variation thereto, in accordance with the contract and analyses to determine the project True Value.
  • Ensure costs are managed and ensuring subcontract accruals and liabilities are properly assessed to determine True Cost. Works in collaboration with the site team to maximise value and minimise cost.
  • Ensure the project procurement schedule is maintained.
  • Responsible for the procurement of subcontractors on agreed terms. Maintains the project risk and opportunity schedule, ensuring that risks are mitigated and opportunities realised.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience of managing teams of Senior Quantity Surveyors and multiple projects, ranging in value and type of scheme
  • Suitable Commercial experience in Construction projects, including cost and value reconciliations.
  • Experience of identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
  • A good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
  • Excellent communicator (written & verbally with clients, colleagues and the public)
  • Good organiser & ability to prioritise
  • Professionally qualified in a relevant commercial discipline - degree qualified or equivalent experience
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