Description
Location: Project/office-based role with offices based in Motherwell, Aberdeen, Peterhead and Inverness
Working hours: 42 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Pay rate: Negotiable
About Us:
We are seeking a highly experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of all costs and income on large building and civil engineering projects, or a portfolio of smaller projects. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in cost minimization and value enhancement, ensuring that all projects meet the required standards and quality. This role involves leading and managing a commercial team and mentoring staff toward achieving professional qualifications.
Purpose of the Role:
To manage all costs and income related to construction projects, from initial calculations to final figures, while effectively minimizing costs and enhancing value for money. To lead and mentor a commercial team, fostering their professional development. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will contribute to delivering significant projects like the ASTI scheme, aimed at boosting Scotlandโs overhead line network's reliability and capacity.
Responsibilities:
Governance:
- Adhere to company governance requirements and maximize LEAN/digital opportunities.
Commercial Management and Administration:
- Mitigate potential commercial risks.
- Apply principles of cost management and elemental cost analysis.
- Manage subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
- Identify and understand cost-sensitive areas.
- Prepare pricing documents, activity schedules, bills of quantities, and target costs.
- Conduct risk and opportunity analysis management.
- Undertake benchmarking exercises; set/monitor KPIs.
- Review project progress against various programs.
- Prepare delay/disruption programs.
- Review/report commercial progress/performance; manage accurate out-turn cost predictions.
- Identify/communicate threats to budget/program.
Customer/Change Management:
- Report/explain commercial progress to senior project staff.
- Manage cost planning/pre-contract cost control.
- Manage commercial aspects with customers/stakeholders.
- Advise on contractual matters/formulate correspondence.
Procurement:
- Manage procurement; identify/mitigate risks; optimize opportunities.
- Evaluate/negotiate complex tenders including subcontractors/suppliers.
Development, Recruitment, Retention:
- Recruit/manage HR/People aspects for direct/indirect reports.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
Essentials:
- BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience
- Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards).
- CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person).
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