Job Opportunity - Senior Quantity Surveyor -Healthcare / Hospital refurbishments -Manchester - email to apply alexandra.smith@anderselite.com
General Overview
Reporting to the MQS/Commercial Manager, the SQS will manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of projects from inception to completion ensuring effective and efficient financial management.
It is also essential that the SQS undertakes financial management and accurate reportage, in accordance with company procedures.
To manage the the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of projects from inception to completion ensuring effective and efficient financial management.
To carry out key commercial tasks such as subcontract procurement and management, site measurement, internal and external valuations, cash collection, Management of change orders, Cost Value reportage, Performance Reviews.
To work closely with the operational team to drive productivity, efficiencies and value.
To be responsible for a small commercial team
Key Accountabilities
Within the Business
Promote the Company Mission and participate in Company Training and Development.
Maximise profitability and cash benefit for the company.
To build up relationships with site teams, office staff, clients and their representatives.
Continue personal professional development.
Subcontract procurement and order placement
Production of enquires.
Obtaining quotations and completing comparisons.
Order value negotiations and agreements.
Ensure subcontractors price is in line with our supply chain agreements to maximise rebates.
Appoint subcontractor and complete Pre Order Meeting.
Administration of order documents.
Subcontract Account Management
Monthly valuation assessment and administration.
Monitor and record works complete.
Administration of payments in line with agreed payment dates.
Forecasting final accounts through to completion.
Agreement of final accounts and obtainment of Final Account Indemnity form upon completion.
Monthly cost value reports
Completion of initial internal value split within cost value report to determine value within each discipline.
Completion of cost projection for duration of scheme across all elements to establish projected final cost.
Produce accurate cost information for monthly Cost Value Report.
Completion of Cost Value Report by inputting accurate costs.
Updating internal value in line with most recent projected final account.
Updating projected cost for the duration of scheme.
Ensure Subcontract and Material liabilities are input accurately.
Completion of Contribution Action Plan.
Ensure cash position updated accurately.
Attend budget meetings with site team.
Production of performance review document for senior management.
Present current Cost Value Report to senior management during performance review.
Management of change orders/variation accounts
Accurately record occurrence of any change orders whether client or contractor led.
Pricing of change order to establish cost and value.
Production of early warning notice / change order for submission to client.
Update Cost Value Report ensuring both cost and value are updated prior to monthly report.
Update projected final account to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
Value engineering process to ensure best value for client and to maximise internal contribution.
External valuations
Produce accurate information from site measures and subcontract accounts to enable the completion of the monthly external valuations.
Produce accurate information on change orders to enable the completion of monthly external valuations.
Production of external valuation ensuring cash position is maximised.
Update projected final account to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
Update cash flow to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
Ensure interim certificate is obtained by the 7th of the month.
Internal valuations
Produce accurate information from site measures and subcontract accounts to enable the completion of the monthly internal valuation.
Produce accurate information on change orders to enable the completion of monthly internal valuation.
Production of internal valuations prior to completion of monthly Cost Value Report.
Salary and package
On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes
Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Experience
Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workload whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
Soft skills encompassing empathy, understanding and listening
Knowledge of social housing contracts including responsive repairs, voids, cyclical works and planned works is a must

Skills and abilities
High level of interpersonal skills (i.e. listening skills)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of budget forecasting, cashflow and CVR reporting
Experienced of managing a small team and is able to demonstrate the ability to develop team members
Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and word

Key Attributes
Team Player.
Confident and able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients
Ability to multitask
Well organised
Good time management skills
Self motivated
Please email to apply alexandra.smith@anderselite.com or ring me 07980 006 436