Managing Quantity Surveyor

5 months ago

Durham, United Kingdom AGM Construction Recruitment Full time
Job Description: Managing Quantity SurveyorRole Overview Responsible for managing construction-related commercial functions to achieve target margins as outlined in the annual Business Plan.Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Commercial Management: Oversee the commercial aspects of the construction phase to maximize target margins.
  • Tender Process Management: Collaborate with the project team to manage tenders for consultants, contractors, and suppliers, providing detailed reports and recommendations to the management board.
  • Contract Documentation: Prepare contract documents for major suppliers and contractors, ensuring legal due diligence and financial closure.
  • Financial Management: Handle valuations, payments, claims, and Final Account settlements, addressing any commercial issues that arise.
  • Liaison: Work with the project team to resolve commercial implications related to land, planning, technical, finance, services, and sales contracts.
  • Project Management: Assist in development and construction phase project management as needed.
  • Risk Assessment: Contribute to assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
  • M&A Support: Provide commercial assistance and expertise to the M&A team.
  • Health and Safety: Ensure health and safety is prioritized in all commercial functions.
  • Relationship Management: Minimize disputes and foster mutually acceptable outcomes for all stakeholders.
  • Risk Reporting: Inform the management board of any unexpected key risks during the construction phase.
  • Team Development: Support team development for succession planning and talent growth.
  • Wellbeing Promotion: Foster the wellbeing of colleagues.
  • Senior Management Participation: Attend, report, and contribute to senior management and board meetings.
Person SpecificationQualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:
  • Essential:
    • Degree or equivalent in quantity surveying or a similar construction commercial qualification.
    • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior construction commercial management role.
  • Desirable:
    • Client-side experience in the renewables or other development sectors.
Personal Qualities & Competencies:
  • Customer-oriented with integrity and leadership through influence.
  • Effective listener and reliable in commitments, knowing when to accept or challenge.
  • Strong attention to detail and logical decision-making.
  • Capable of multitasking and working independently.
  • Role model for company values.
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with senior management and technical teams.
  • Confident, self-starter in a dynamic, challenging environment.
  • Team player, delivering results under pressure and within deadlines.
  • Positive, enthusiastic attitude towards technical challenges.
  • Professional, flexible, and responsive approach.
  • Willingness to travel regularly, sometimes at short notice.

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