Senior Quantity Surveyor

Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor required, with 5 years+ actually in a Senior QS role.  This is to work on Thames Water AMP8, for one of their civil engineering contractors.

• Previous experience in the civil engineering industry is essential.
• Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract
• Comprehension of Construction Law
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
• Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines

The role will entail:

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
• Cost management and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
• Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectations
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities

Due to our client's policy, this role has been deemed Inside IR35 the only options for payment are Umbrella PAYE (not CIS!!!) or PAYE itself (on a freelance, weekly-paid basis).