Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Birmingham (Travel as and when required)

Contract: 6-month rolling (up to 2 years)
Rate:  Negotiable dependant on experience

Role Overview

This position provides commercial support at the project level, overseeing all aspects of commercial control. The role involves working on both active projects and tendering opportunities within the power sector. A strong understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contract frameworks (Options A and C) is essential for effective contract administration, including subcontract development and management. Prior experience in estimating is required.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly internal reporting, including cost value reconciliation (CVR) and commercial management processes.
• Prepare and submit client reports in line with contractual obligations and periodic reporting requirements.
• Optimize cash flow through structured activity schedules, monthly valuation submissions, and subcontractor account management.
• Ensure timely recovery of outstanding payments and resolve related queries efficiently.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering initiatives, and change events.
• Administer contract variations, ensuring compliance with early warnings, compensation event (CE) notifications, quotations, and implementation.
• Develop cost estimates and manage subcontractor inquiries for tender proposals and compensation events.
• Support project delivery teams in adhering to financial and risk management protocols.
• Record and monitor project-level commercial KPIs, minimizing potential financial impacts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual payment schedules.
• Oversee subcontract agreements from initiation through final account settlement.

 

Functional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to align project objectives with broader business goals.
• Drive profitability while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships, considering strategic risk-reward approaches.
• Take ownership of commercial performance, demonstrating strong contractual and financial acumen.
• Assist in managing, preparing, and submitting tender inquiries.
• Conduct cost assessments with a strong understanding of tendering processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Work independently or as part of a wider project team as required.
• Identify skill gaps and support talent development through training and recruitment.
• Provide mentorship and commercial guidance to junior team members.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role.
• BSc, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a commercially related discipline.
• Proven experience in estimating.
• Prior experience within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector (preferred).
• Knowledge of construction methods, technology, standard measurement practices, and NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Options A & C).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and analyse project programs effectively.

 

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