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Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 88,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis initially to support Thames Water projects before managing their Essex & Suffolk (Northumbrian Water) Commercial team out of Chelmsford.

Hybrid working will be available but the candidate will need to be based out of one our clients Thames Water main offices for circa 6 months before moving over to Chelmsford long term.

You will report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Responsibilities 

Commercial leadership on a portfolio of projects, ranging in value between £5m and £20m
Commercial responsible for end to end commercial management from pre-construction to final accounting
Leading and managing a team of 3-5 Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors
Contract Administration of an IChemE contract with the Client, ensuring submission of accurate records, and notices required under the Contract via CEMAR, including variations, applications for payment and early warning notices
Development and influence of Client relationships
Ensure cash exposure is minimised at all time
Ownership of margin improvement plans
Minimisation of disallowed cost
Ownership of monthly reporting for your portfolio, inclusive of CVR, client forecasting and cash and wip reporting
Management of the procurement process for your portfolio
Accountability for accurate forecast reporting, with variance narrative
Site visits to projects and completion of Senior Manager Tours
Negotiation of Works Order Contract, adhering to Group policy
Additional duties involved in the commercial management of a portfolio of projects 

Skills/experience/qualifications

Degree or equivalent ideally in quantity surveying/commercial
Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team
Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
IChemE experience
Chartership of RICS or CICES - desirable 

Benefits 

Basic salary up to £88k depending on experience level 
Hybrid Working - must be flexible as per job description
Car/car allowance
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) 
Contribution Pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance

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