Description:
VolkerStevin are hiring!!! Senior Quantity Surveyors get in touch! Are you looking for your next challenge? are you looking to work on a prestigious project in the area of Helensburgh, if so we want to hear from you. This position will require the ability to qualify for full Security Clearance.
Reporting to the Project Manager on site, the Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage surveyors and or assistant surveyors to successfully deliver that project. On larger more intricate projects may be required to carry out the same tasks for a section or sections of the works reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
- GENERAL:
- Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
- Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc)
- Monitor and maximise cash flow.
- Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
- Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team.
- Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect the business’s contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and consultancy agreements)
- Act and ensure others are always acting in the company’s best commercial interests
- To always act professionally and promote the company’s best standards and practices
- Monitor and chase Main Contract payments
Construction
The Project team:
- Ensure staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business’s commercial interests.
- Ensure staff are aware of their role within the project team
- Developing and mentoring junior members of staff
- Ensure effective and appropriate communication between all members of staff.
- Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.
Subcontract Management
- Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy
- Ensure that sub-contractor scope of works is clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.
- Ensure that high quality subcontracts are written so that they are inclusive of their responsibilities in terms of quality, programme, health, safety, environmental etc.
- Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works
- Review and collate records of subcontractors work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor
- Ensure all contractual notices are issued in accordance with the sub-contract and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
- Ensure subcontracts appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
- Ensure that subcontract payments made are done on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality
- Compile accurate subcontractor liabilities, accruals, and ensure these are up to date and considered in the forecast updates.
- Monitor and ensure subcontract attendances are provided in line with the subcontract and that any potential contra-charges are recorded and recovered
Essential
About you
- An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
- Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
- Adequate experience as a Senior QS/QS.