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My client is a multi-disciplinary solutions business that provides a full range of services, from consultancy, design and engineering through to manufacture, installation and on site project management. The business works in partnership with customers to deliver high quality, innovative and responsive solutions to meet individual requirements across a wide range of market sectors.

They operate across two manufacturing operations and two consultancy offices and employs circa 500 people across a broad spectrum of skills, from skilled manufacturing technicians to highly qualified professional engineers.

Fulfil role of Senior Quantity Surveyor in support of project delivery teams as part of the Commercial Function, taking a lead role in providing commercial support to projects and portfolios where allocated from the Birmingham office.

Main Duties

  • Provide appropriate input and at project bid stage to ensure commercially robust tender submissions.
  • Support the Project Management team in contract administration and cost/value management with the objective of creating profitable, sustainable growth for the business.
  • Take the lead in providing commercial support within the project delivery teams, including management of other members of the commercial team allocated.
  • Develop and ensure the implementation of cost monitoring and reporting measures appropriate to the size and complexity of individual projects to provide details on current expenditure and project value as well as provide robust forecasting of the same.
  • Interface with lead engineers and other members of the project delivery team to capture commercial risks and opportunities and implement measures accordingly.
  • Take an active role in Lead Engineer reviews in support of the Project Manager.
  • Provide financial reporting to clients as may be required.
  • Preparation and submission of applications for payment.
  • Implementation of change control procedures as set out under the contract.
  • Agreement of valuations for variations and final accounts in conjunction with the Project Manager.
  • Early identification of potential conflicts and implementation of conflict avoidance measures as may be directed by line manager.
  • Advise and assist in procurement of subcontract packages, including supplier selection and competitive tendering to ensure best value for money.
  • Valuation of subcontractor applications for payment and preparation of Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices as may be appropriate.
  • Management of subcontract change control process ensuring all risks and liabilities are carried forward to the Main Contract where possible.
  • Take a lead role in claims scenario’s where required.
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be required.

Experience

  • Professional qualifications: – Degree or equivalent
  • Professional memberships: – Working towards MRICS status.
  • Experience: – Experience of project delivery principles, through either quantity surveying or project management routes.
  • Knowledge: – Good knowledge of quantity surveying/project management principles and standards, particularly contract administration and cost control.
  • Health & Safety: – This is not a safety critical role.  Good knowledge of safety standards is required as all employees have a duty of care.
  • Contracts: – Experience of construction industry standard and/or Network Rail suite of contracts, with Particular benefit in knowledge of NEC 3 forms of contract.
  • Team working: – Good team worker able to interact with other teams within the company to ensure effective delivery of projects
  • Motivation: – Self-motivated team player. Able to work with the minimum of supervision
  • IT: – Computer literate – Microsoft Office packages, ProjectWise, CMS

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Interpersonal behaviours that facilitate in building trust and engagement amongst others whilst reducing the possibility for conflict.

Client knowledge

Experience of working with rail clients (Network Rail and Contractors).  Experience of working with Civil Engineering Contractors a bonus.

CRM

Ability to maintain relationships with clients on a professional level.

Communication skills

Candidate should be able to clearly articulate themselves through verbal and written communication.  Good presentation skills would be beneficial.

  • Drive for Results – Is passionate about and perseveres in the pursuit of challenging stretch goals. Demonstrates energy, drive and enthusiasm when striving to accomplish and improve results.
  • Customer First – Driven by the need to understand and meet the expectations / requirements of customers, both internally and externally. Proactively builds strong relationships across the customer network. Personally builds / maintains strong relationships across the customer network.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making -Defines problems, systematically gathers and analyses data, identifies cause & effects and establishes root causes & achievable solutions. Makes good and timely decisions.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness – Flexible use of accomplished interpersonal behaviours that facilitate in building trust and engagement amongst others whilst reducing the opportunity for conflict. Willing and able to handle difficult conversations in a positive manner
  • Learning, Innovation & Excellence – Recognises own behaviour, emotions and thoughts and their effects on self and others. Has a quest for knowledge; demonstrates curiosity to learn. Uses external contacts to maximize the flow of ideas into the company.
  • Vision & Purpose – Understands and shares the larger purpose of the organisation. Collaborates with others to orchestrate cross team working to achieve optimal results.  Aligns the company’s aspirations with the personal goals of employees.
  • Corporate & Social Responsibility – Recognises the value of and takes ownership for communicating targets, progress and results. Knows the competition and is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place. Acts responsibly in considering the local environment and wider community.
  • Coaching, Mentoring & Development – Creates a climate and support framework which enables individuals to learn and develop. Acts as a coach and mentor. Provides constructive feedback to support development.  Recognises individual potential and provides appropriate opportunities for development.
  • Managing Change – Develops a clear road map and provides time and resources to lead and implement change. Change initiatives. Builds business processes and thinks systematically.

 

If you would like any more information and would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate in contacting James Dawson – Director – on 01274 505696 / 07850602097 or email your CV to james.dawson@pmdrs.co.uk or office@pmdrs.co.uk or visit the website www.pmdrs.co.uk to see all live roles.