Managing Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description

Senior QS Opportunity - Civil/Groundworks

Who we are working with: A client of ours has tasked us with attracting and recruiting an experienced QS or Commercial Manager to join their team based in Southend-on-Sea. Our client is a fast-growing Civil and Enabling contractor with ambitions of growing into the contractor of choice in the Essex/East Anglia/East London area. Their areas of speciality include, but are not limited to; Groundworks & Enabling, Demolition, Section 278 works, Utilities & Infrastructure.

Your Day-to-Day Role: We are searching for someone who is able to manage the finances and contractual relationships of a portfolio of projects, ensuring that the financial position of a project is accurately reported and controlled effectively. Manage the contractual relationships between the various parties involved in any particular project.

Your key tasks:

1. Control the cost of projects
2. Apply for money from clients against contract terms and dates accurately valuing works
3. Analyze the profitability of our works and report trends
4. Manage subcontractor works commercially
5. Liaise with clients on a day-to-day basis
6. Ensure projects are profitable
7. Timely preparation and submission of interim valuations
8. Manage and value variations
9. Preparation and submission of works final account
10. Agreement of final accounts
11. Measure and value the work done on site
12. Ensure valuations are priced timely and agreed prior to commencement
13. Carry out take-offs for material procurement
14. Have a sound awareness of the project, program and the works being undertaken

What you'll need to succeed: With regard to intangible skills, we are looking for a dedicated commercial expert who has a drive to push forward projects while maintaining stringent attention to detail. You will also be comfortable collaborating with other internal team members, as well as carrying yourself professionally while dealing with external clients and subcontractors. In terms of tangible qualities, we are looking for someone who has experience of commercial management within a Civil/Groundworks/Rail/Highways/Utilities setting.

You will also have overseen at least 1 other commercial assistant or AQS, demonstrating that you can manage others. Lastly, it is but not necessary that you will have a relevant qualification in commercial administration/management at under-grad level or beyond.

What our client can offer you: You will become a part of a collaborative team, and a contractor that has ambitions of growing within the next few years. Our client has managed to secure contracts that provide a lengthy pipeline of projects for you to get your teeth into. Unlike other contractors that will pigeonhole you, this role will make you a well-rounded commercial expert, while being supported by the rest of the team. Lastly, our client offers a highly competitive salary compared to others within the industry, and I would be more than happy to disclose the details once you've applied.

If this role seems to align with your ambitions, please take the time to apply today.