Managing Quantity Surveyor

Position: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chelmsford with hybrid working available

Salary Guide: 75-85k (neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits

Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water infrastructure projects across Essex & Suffolk.

The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their commercial team with a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their Essex and Suffolk (Northumbrian Water) framework. Based in Chelmsford you will provide leadership and management to the commercial delivery teams and core team commercial functions for the business.

Responsibilities: You will report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager and responsibilities will include:

Commercial management to drive commercial excellence into project delivery ensuring accuracy of forecasts and protection of fee at all times.

Develop and foster relationships with client and subcontractors alike to aide delivery and contract negotiation.

Provide commercial support to procurement team ensuring at all time value for money.

Negotiate contracts with the end client.

Continuous review of commercial resource levels playing an active part in recruitment to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

Support the Senior Commercial Manager in providing contractual and commercial training to all staff in the region.

Support the Senior Commercial Manager in review and continuous development of commercial processes and procedures.

Undertake approvals and other processes in accordance with the authority matrix.

Deputise for the Senior Commercial Manager as and when required.

Experience: Extensive commercial experience within a contracting environment.

Degree qualified or equivalent in a related subject.

Significant experience of managing a successful commercial team.

Experience at senior management level, you will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities that promote an environment for excellence.

Experience & Knowledge of IT reporting systems.

Proficient in contract management and risk assessment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Package includes: A competitive salary

Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position)

Bonus (subject to role and level of position)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc

Key Words:

Quantity Surveyor

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NEC

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Power

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