Senior Cost Consultant

3 weeks ago

Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom ISG Full time
About ISG
ISG is a vibrant global construction services firm.
We have contributed to some of the most significant and recognizable locations worldwide, but our legacy extends beyond mere structures. Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we create environments where individuals and organizations build memories, forge new experiences, and achieve their aspirations.
In essence, we construct the spaces that empower people and businesses to flourish.

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction / Construction North

Location: Regional office

Reporting to: Commercial Manager

Construction North is an integral part of the UK Construction division, encompassing the Midlands, the North, and Scotland. Projects typically range from £5 million to £50 million, primarily within the Public Sector, with some engagements in the Private Sector. Key sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health, and Commercial offices.

Opportunity Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will engage in tendering processes and upcoming projects, with the aim of spearheading commercial activities. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned surveyor with a proven history of leading commercial initiatives and collaborating with Bid / Work Winning and Pre-Construction teams.

Role Responsibilities
  • Assume leadership and overall accountability for the commercial elements of a significant project, ensuring adherence to an agreed profit margin and other deliverables.
  • Conduct regular assessments of the project's commercial performance to enhance certainty and maximize success.
  • Promote best practices and continuous improvement in commercial processes on-site.
  • Provide high-quality management information to senior leadership.
  • Lead and nurture a commercial team to ensure a fully integrated project approach.
Key Responsibilities
  • Maximize the project's commercial position for ISG while fostering positive client relationships.
  • Safeguard ISG's contractual standing by ensuring all obligations are met appropriately.
  • Ensure compliance with ISG's governance and procedural standards while striving for best practices.
  • Take a leading role in the valuation process, ensuring timely issuance of valuations and invoices.
  • Actively promote ISG's philosophy and culture on-site to ensure full integration of the commercial team into the project.
  • Maintain current knowledge of cost elements and pricing.
  • Develop initial project budgets, including tenders, and agree on detailed cost plans with the ISG team for alignment with the professional team.
  • Ensure adherence to project insurance arrangements.
  • Advise clients and consultants on available procurement routes.
  • Prepare and oversee the Bid Package Tender Schedule.
  • Provide guidance on product selection, specifications, and assist with value engineering initiatives.
  • Advise on the selection of subcontractors for package works.
  • Participate in and, if necessary, lead meetings with the design team and subcontractors.
  • Manage the change process proactively, ensuring design and planning implications are carefully evaluated.
  • Ensure timely issuance of upstream valuations and invoices.
  • Prepare ongoing final account documentation throughout the project and aim for agreement at practical completion.
  • Complete final account administration and manage retention release closeout.
  • Conduct internal reporting via CVR, cash flows, project reports, and monthly project reviews.
  • Facilitate start-up meetings with the commercial team within the first week of contract award for assigned projects.
  • Ensure project team alignment with ISG's expectations for each specific project.
  • Monitor commercial resources on assigned projects to DCM, ensuring key risks are identified and communicated promptly.
  • Complete all identified actions within set deadlines.
  • Hold regular commercial reviews for assigned projects on-site with the project commercial team to address performance, identify potential issues, and collaborate on solutions.
  • Mentor and lead commercial team members to support their development and progression.
  • Provide clear, timely feedback on performance, attitude, and behavior to individual team members on assigned projects.
  • Develop and implement a mechanism for sharing continuity of approach and lessons learned among allocated project commercials and construction teams.
  • Address performance or behavior issues promptly and positively, utilizing HR support as needed.
  • Assist DCM in the recruitment and selection of project commercial staff.
  • Advise DCM on specific training needs for surveyors.
  • Foster positive relationships with directors of subcontractor organizations and other suppliers for assigned projects while ensuring targeted margins are achieved.
  • Prepare Bid Lists with appropriate commercial considerations and ensure all are approved by the DCM.
  • Identify, follow up, and develop sales opportunities in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
  • Proactively contribute to work-winning opportunities.
  • Provide commercial insights for proposals.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience with main contractors in the construction sector.
  • Direct experience across various project types.
  • Familiarity with different contract forms, including management forms, two-stage, single-stage, and Design & Build.
  • Experience as a Lead Surveyor on projects valued between £20 million and £50 million.
  • Demonstrated commercial focus with a proven record of delivering high-quality results while maintaining positive relationships in challenging commercial environments.
  • Experience in claims resolution with both the employer and subcontractors.
  • Experience in establishing, managing, and leading large project teams or multiple smaller teams.
Qualifications
  • Recognized qualification in a building-related discipline.
  • Preferred chartership with MCIOB or MRICS.
What We Offer
  • Continuous career development and accredited learning opportunities.
  • Annual recognition and values awards.
  • Global employee assistance program.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Private healthcare, including private GP services and mental health pathways.
  • Monthly wellbeing allowance as part of our wellbeing offering.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
  • Volunteer day.
  • Discounts to enhance your experience with ISG beyond the office.
  • Flexible Friday hours, allowing for an early finish when work is completed.
  • Additional day off to celebrate special events or enhance work-life balance.
  • Inclusive networks for various communities and interests.

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