Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager for the Gas Division, the Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead the quantity surveying team to ensure the effective commercial and cost management of projects in line with NEC frameworks. This role is pivotal in supporting P&L performance and delivering best-in-class contract controls across multiple projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the division's Commercial Manager to ensure compliance with all internal governance procedures, maximising project efficiency from inception to closeout.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Coordination: Facilitate collaboration between the Commercial Manager and project Quantity Surveyors to ensure NEC framework compliance and best practices.
2. Provide Direct Project Support: Offer day-to-day guidance to Quantity Surveyors, ensuring that client deadlines are met and project issues are proactively addressed.
3. Oversee Cost Management and Forecasting: Lead cost performance reporting and analysis, including the preparation of monthly Pain/Gain assessments. Ensure that actual costs are consistently monitored against baseline estimates, addressing variances in labour, materials, and project scope.
4. Enhance Project Controls: Ensure accurate reporting on project progress, work done, and estimated costs-to-complete. Utilise robust controls to track contract status, revenue, costs, and obligations.
5. NEC Contract Administration: Manage contract change processes, including early warnings, payment certificates, and compensation events. Ensure that all notifications and quotes are aligned with NEC requirements and client expectations.
6. Manage Subcontractor Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance with subcontractor agreements, ensuring all financial documentation is thorough and audit-ready.
7. Stakeholder Engagement and Support: Collaborate with internal teams to provide timely responses to client requests, making certain that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
8. Promote Financial Accuracy and Integrity: Ensure that financial information is complete, accurate, and available for audits. Provide realistic and risk-adjusted estimates for project costs.
9. Strategic Alignment: Support commercial strategy by ensuring that project goals, targets, and objectives are consistently achieved. Address and escalate any disputed or disallowed costs to the Project Manager and Project Board.
10. Contribute to Project Reviews: Actively participate in contract reviews, providing insights and recommendations on cost control, financial performance, and project progress.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial roles, with a focus on NEC contracts and project cost management. Demonstrable experience with NEC3/4 contracts and contract administration software (e.g., FastDraft, CEMAR).
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in cost forecasting, resource allocation, and financial reporting. Familiarity with SAP or similar project management software is an asset.
• Strong ability to lead a team, influence stakeholders, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable.
• Meticulous approach to contract compliance, documentation, and financial accuracy.

Desired Skills and Experience

Quantity Surveying, Industrial Engineering