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Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

April 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Braintree
£45K to £50K

Provide commercial expertise to the company in relation to the contractual management of projects both pre and post contract to ensure that projects are completed within the projected budget and commercial risks within the contract are raised with management.

Duties:

  • To work with standard forms of sub contract and main contract.
  • Assist in the negotiation of contract particulars (contract clauses/terms).
  • Liaise with the Estimating Department to receive full contract documentation.
  • Review contract documentation to ensure all matters in relation to the tender are understood and are reflected in the proposed contract terms issued by our clients e.g. scope of works within the contract match the works we have priced at tender stage
  • As the project progresses, value and agree costs in respect of variations to our client.
  • Create a base set of templates for each project to comply with contractual requirements/clauses e.g. EWN Register, EOT requests, Suspension notices reference the correct contractual clauses.
  • Identify risks and opportunities to the project and the business as a whole.
  • Identify variations and additional works, price valuations and negotiate and agree prices with sub-contractors and clients alike, and ensure that margin is maximised, and risk minimised.
  • Keep track of monthly application figures
  • Prepare with the Head of Operations/Project Manager contractual claims where appropriate, including collation of all correspondence and records to support contractual claims.
  • Attend regular internal/external project meetings.
  • Provide the project managers with support and advice on all commercial activities.
  • Build and maintain a good working relationship with clients, contractors and supply chain.
  • Be aware of contractual matters to protect the company's position at all times.
  • Carry out internal company audits in relation to commercial matters.

Experince:

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a minimum of 2 years

Previous experienced working within the facades sector (ideally windows, doors, curtain walling)

Experience dealing with Contracts, Main Contractors and Subcontractors within the Construction Industry

Experience in JCT and NEC forms of contract

HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or similar)

Chartered member of RICS (MRICS)

Experience working on numerous projects concurrently

Excellent commercial awareness

The ability to engage and influential key individuals regarding commercial awareness and contractual knowledge

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