Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be engaged on a contract basis, based in either York, Leeds, or Manchester.
Job Description: Your purpose: Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management.
Focus on delivery excellence and in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market.
Preparation and negotiation of subcontract/subconsultant contract documents.
Develop monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
Shape and deliver the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.
Influence change control, management of claims and disputes and provide clear and concise updates to project leads.
Interpret contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and opportunities.
Proactively engaging and advising project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, including regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based.
Promote compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all client procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.
Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.
Manage expectations of stakeholders and conflicting business priorities, whilst delivering to challenging deadlines.
What you can bring: Appropriate Degree and/or member of (or working towards) appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES etc).
Robust background of delivery in a commercial role from main contractor or consultancy.
Highly skilled in contract management and change control.
Proficient in common Forms of Contract (particularly, experience in managing NEC & NEC PSC).
An aptitude for solving complex and extensive problems and challenges creatively.
Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
Exemplar verbal and written communication skills including reports, presenting and contractual correspondence.
Demonstrable experience of managing others in commercial or project teams.
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