Senior Quantity SurveyorNorthamptonHybrid WorkingSpecific experience required:Previous experience in the construction industryPrevious experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculationsDemonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.The RoleQuantity Surveyors at our client are integral members of project teams, provide support to the project delivery teams and senior management daily. They are allowed to develop existing skills, whilst learning new ones, within a collaborative and dynamic team. Our clients ethos is to give our people the chance to demonstrate versatility in their skills and abilities. To meet the needs required to successfully manage the wide range of civil engineering projects we are proud to undertake and the contractual requirements therein.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercialProvision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reportingProvision of accurate cash flow reportingCost management and project forecastingDrafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plansCompile upstream applications for payment and cash managementResponsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accountingPreparation of project applications for payment to final account settlementLiaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional paymentWork with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with the business units expectationsShare best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficienciesIdentification and realisation of commercial opportunitiesProtect from commercial risksContractsEffectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC formsEnsure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align with corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post-contract managementEnsure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditionsSupply chain management, including building and maintaining relationshipsProcessesSupport all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and complianceActively seek to improve processes and proceduresKey Measures and TargetsAccurate internal and external forecastingAbility to interrogate and challenge records, reports and cost dataMitigate commercial risk, identify and realise commercial opportunitiesWork to achieve profit in line with business unit expectationsMaintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendarsProduce high-quality commercial documentationFoster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships. Key RelationshipsCommercial ManagerCommercial TeamProject TeamsClients and contactsSubcontractorsExternal stakeholdersEssential:Previous experience in the construction industryFamiliarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction LawPrevious experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculationsDemonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft OfficeExcellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlinesDesirable:Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towardsCSCS cardHND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity SurveyingDemonstrable knowledge and experience in estimationExperience working for a direct delivery contractorAn engaging communicator with problem-solving skills.Please contact Harry Sharrard for more information on 01212005520, or via LinkedIn.JBRP1_UKTJ