Quantity Surveyor

We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

An new job opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team based from our offices in Burton on Trent.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post commercial advice/ support to the operational teams
• Support the operational teams in providing a customer focused service and attaining the highest standards of operational delivery to maximise projects profitability and minimise risk
• Support the projects by providing advice and feedback in the promotion of best commercial practice throughout the company
• Ensure completion of contract documentation and support the Commercial Manager to undertake contract reviews and negotiations to align with governance requirements
• Ensure all bonds and warranties are agreed in accordance with commercial and group procedures
• Manage and monitor the contract terms and conditions along with contractual obligations
• Support the Commercial Manager in the resolution of contractual disputes
• Support the bidding process commercially
• Where new opportunities are identified to ensure each tender has the appropriate level of review and tender risk assessment
• Protect stakeholder interests through full use of the company governance framework during the tendering gateways
• Ensure that subcontract orders are professional, accurate, comprehensive and issued prior to commencement on site
• Provide advice and support to the operational team such that subcontracts reflect the contract specific requirements in addition to the company standard terms
• Support the Operation Teams in the development and updates of the Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Be influential in the maximisation of profit margins
• Liaise with operational and finance staff to ensure that work in progress and debt levels are not allowed to build up in the business undetected
• Ensure that all customer variations are maximised, documented, priced and agreed at the earliest opportunity
• Manage, source or produce final accounts and any necessary claims
• Work effectively with the project teams in the identification of cost overspend to maximise profit

Skills and Experience

• Team player
• Able to communicate clearly and expressively
• Skilled negotiator, with proven experience in a commercial environment
• Good organisational skills
• Good financial acumen with an ability to analyse complex data and documentation with accuracy
• Capable of influencing within cross-functional teams
• Must have strong leadership skills in a negotiating and deal closing environment
• A full driving licence in essential
• PC Literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel
• Works well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines

Specific Qualifications

• • • Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable)
    • Professional membership of a relevant organisation would be desirable

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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