Senior Quantity Surveyor – Sub contractor
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Reports to: Commercial Lead
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
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Tender Analysis: Review and assess the completeness and accuracy of cost information in contractor tender documents.
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Budget Review: Analyse project budgets prepared by estimators and break down into work packages where subcontracting is required.
Team Management
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Task Delegation: Assign responsibilities based on team members' strengths and workload capacity to ensure balanced and efficient performance.
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Foster Collaboration: Promote knowledge sharing and teamwork to support collective success and professional development.
Construction Phase
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Variation Management: Price and assess change orders arising from client instructions or unforeseen events, ensuring budget impact is understood and documented.
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Valuation of Works: Liaise with the Operations Support Manager to gather records of completed works for interim valuations, variations, and analysis of productivity and programme.
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Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR): Supply accurate commercial data to inform project and company CVRs used in board-level reporting.
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Cost Reporting: Produce regular cost reports and financial forecasts to aid project decision-making and planning.
Contract Administration
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Subcontractor Management: Set up and manage subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with scope, programme, and budget.
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Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contractual issues with subcontractors or suppliers to protect commercial interests.
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Contract Compliance: Administer contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions, including relevant contractual correspondence.
Additional Responsibilities
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Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may affect cost or delivery timelines.
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Value Engineering: Recommend cost-effective and sustainable alternatives in materials and construction methods.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all financial, contractual, and cost-related documentation.
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Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for cost matters between project managers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
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Project Integration: Work closely with project managers and engineers to understand scope and influence commercial performance.
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Client Communication: Engage openly with clients, address commercial concerns, and negotiate positive outcomes.
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Senior Management Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress, financial health, and risk, seeking input where appropriate