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Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager who has experience in the construction industry with previous preconstruction & estimating experience.

Package

• Salary £65,000 - £70,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Pensions scheme
• Annual leave
• Additional benefits to be discussed

Position Requirements

• MRICS qualified
• Over 5 years' working as a QS within the construction industry (UK)
• Proven experience of delivering projects and at tender stage
• Proven experience working with all types of JCT contracts
• A-Level, HND, NVQ or Degree level qualified
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook
• Self-motivated personality.
• Attention to detail with a right first-time attitude.
• Organisation and time management skills.

POSITION TITLE: Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Reports to the Senior Commercial Manager

RESULT STATEMENT: To manage and control the commercial and contractual matters of fit out and refurbishment projects. To ensure that all standards and the required level of profitability are achieved, and risk is mitigated.

To work alongside the respective Project Manager to ensure a profitable and successful project and have the overall responsibility of delivering successful projects commercially.

To develop positive relationships to enhance Inside's reputation.

WORK LISTING:

Strategic Work: 1. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain and the Inside team.

Manage the prompt costing of change, secure instructions and maximise commercial opportunities.

Actively participate in design cost control and value engineering solutions.

Recommend and develop improved systems, policies and procedures for the business.

Tactical Work: 1. Participate in tender submissions and ensure tender returns are compliant and numbers are agreed for tender finalisation.

Ensure retention is collected on time and rectify debtors' issues.

Generate and maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions and ensure the Inside Team works together to keep accurate records.

Prepare, negotiate, manage and agree cost plans, valuation dates, cashflows and forecast final accounts.

Ensure cost control within projects including preliminary expenditure.

Ensure robust subcontractor orders are awarded to the supply chain.

Ensure fortnightly cashflows are submitted for each project and that the information contained within the cashflow is achieved.

Prepare and submit monthly cost value reconciliations to reflect current and forecast turnover and profit.

STANDARDS:

Position-Specific: 1. Achieve the Operational Standards.

Bring technical ability in all aspects of the role: commercial management, legal, building regulations, commercial procedures, contractual risk management, design principles, construction processes procurement and tendering.

Manage the project turnover forecast accurately.

Monitor the supply chain's performance and protect Inside from

disputes.

Company-wide: 1. All work will be performed to company policies and standards in the spirit of the company's Vision and Values.

All work will be performed with a consistent honest approach and effective communication: sincere, with spark, and optimism.

All work will be carried out with the clients and consultants' relationships and satisfactions in mind.

Support the business in necessary organisational change and sustainable business goals.

Participate and contribute to the company's best practice

initiatives.

Respond and act upon the need to continued Professional Development and training.

Personal skills: organisational, solution driven, openminded, negotiating skills, positive pragmatic approach, proactive, team player, quality focussed, innovative and enthusiastic.

Display IT and technical ability relating to the role.

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