Senior Contract Surveyor

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hill Group UK Full time

Role overview:

Responsible for cash management, by minimising cost and maximising value through proactive analysis and facilitation of works packages and the building process to maximise the profitability of the business. Contain, control and accurately report past costs and future financial projections. Adhere and engage with Quality Management system (ISO9001) and other company procedures as appropriate.

Delivery

Proactively work with Production & Technical Leads to identify risks and scope within programme and design.

Attend and actively participate in design meetings, ensuring actions are cleared in accordance with agreed timescales, as required.

Financial

Produce contract sum analysis and cash flow ensuring a positive cash flow is maintained for the project to achieve a minimum of 10% overvalue.

Prepare, agree, and issue valuations in a timely fashion, to maximise cash position, including pursuit of timely payments.

Ensure retention payments are obtained on completion of Practical Completion and Making good Defects Certificate being issued

Maintain sub-contractor valuations and payments in line within the subcontract conditions and Hill payment protocol.

Review drawings for potential savings ensuring they remain in accordance with the employer’s requirements, and these are as Hill tender budget.

Ensure the subcontract order is compliant with drawings and employers requirements including any appendices. Drawings are to be clearly listed within the subcontract.

Produce buying analysis for approval by the Regional Director/Commercial Manager, prior to order being placed in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule.

Placement of timely subcontract orders in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule.

Ensuring timely valuation and re-measurement of the subcontractor accounts, in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the sub-contract agreement.

Agree and issue final accounts to subcontractors in accordance with the Hill Scheme of Delegation.

Ensure timely payments of sub-contractors, in accordance with internal payment protocol, and agreed terms and conditions of the subcontract agreement

Produce and issue accurate and timely CVCs ensuring these are reviewed with the production team, for Commercial manager/Regional Director approval

Issue a project outturn cost sheet upon completion of the contract

Agree external final account with client/employer’s agent in accordance with the Hill Scheme of Delegation and obtain final account statement for Director approval.

Success Measures:

Participate in CDM compliance through the design period

Issues accurate minutes on time, ensuring actions are cleared in accordance with agreed timescales

Sub-contract orders are placed on time, in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule

CVCs are produced accurately and to good standard

Management of Sub-contract payments adhering to the contractual obligations

Production & execution of sub-contract orders are on time

Procurement schedules are updated efficiently to enable accurate monthly reporting.

Changes are tracked on drawings and feedback issued identifying cost implications prior to the work commencing.

Collateral warranty execution in a timely manner.

Accurate subcontract account remeasurement in a timely manner.

The procurement of subcontractor orders includes Hill approved Standard Details & Materials

Adherence to contractual obligations to protect the business against risk of claim

Timely agreement of Final accounts through effective management of all associated processes, reporting and procedures.

Accurate internal and external forecasting including materials, prelims.

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

Educated to a suitable level relevant to role - an appropriate Quantity Surveying qualification, Construction degree or relevant degree/higher education course (HND/HNC Building Studies)

Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS

Experience in Contract/Quantity Surveying and construction budgets able to demonstrate knowledge in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes.

Strong Commercial background with experience working with a contractor or residential developer.

Strong knowledge and appreciation of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements within construction.

Have a strong competency of remeasurement for Piling, Groundworks, RC Frame & Brickwork.

Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Have a knowledge and understanding of compliance with H & S legislation, policies, safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.

Pro-actively provide feedback to the supply chain.

Experience in Value Engineering.

Demonstrate an understanding of the build of the project they are working on.

Having a full understanding of the financial & contractual structure of your project.



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