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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Company: COLAS RAIL URBAN
Location: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Type of Contract: Permanent
Publication Date: 29 Apr 2025
Purpose of the Role
To assist in leading and managing the commercial team working 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.
Person Specification
Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts
Cost and budget administration
Financial and commercial reporting to board level
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects.
Preferred but not Essential
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Key Responsibilities
Working with the Commercial Manager 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
Lead 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
Manage 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.
Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
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
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
26 days Annual Leave
Industry leading Life Assurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
Pension Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Long Service Award
Season Ticket Loan
Occupational Health Service
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