Senior Quantity Surveyor

Glasgow Source: WhatJobs

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Project Details

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead commercial and cost management activities on construction and infrastructure consultancy commissions in Glasgow and across Scotland.

Specific project sectors are not currently known. Responsibilities are expected to cover the full commercial life cycle, including NEC contract administration, procurement, payment, change control, cost reporting, dispute avoidance and final account negotiations.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage commercial activities at project level and provide informed advice to clients and project teams.

Key duties will include:

Interpreting and administering NEC contracts and other standard forms of construction contract
Reviewing and negotiating contractual terms with limited senior support
Advising project teams on contractual obligations, notices and commercial procedures
Managing project risks and opportunities to support profitability and contractual compliance
Overseeing change-management processes and maintaining accurate change registers
Leading the evaluation and agreement of variations and NEC compensation events
Assessing the time and cost implications of project changes
Maintaining robust records to protect the client’s contractual and commercial position
Advising project teams on effective record-keeping procedures
Managing applications for payment and monitoring project cash flow
Producing accurate commercial forecasts and ensuring contractual compliance
Procuring and commercially managing subcontractors and suppliers
Overseeing subcontract accounts and negotiating final accounts
Managing cost and value reporting processes and producing detailed commercial reports
Advising senior stakeholders on key cost movements and projected outturn positions
Leading procurement activities from inception through to appointment
Supporting dispute avoidance through effective contract administration
Preparing factual and commercial information to support dispute-resolution processes
Leading final account activities and negotiating upstream and downstream agreements
Mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and supporting their professional development
Building effective relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders
Identifying and implementing improvements to commercial procedures and reporting

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be an experienced commercial professional capable of managing projects and advising clients with limited supervision.

Candidates should demonstrate:

Significant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
Strong practical knowledge of NEC contracts and associated commercial procedures
Experience administering NEC compensation events, early warnings and payment processes
A sound understanding of other standard forms of contract would be advantageous
Experience leading project-level risk and opportunity management
Strong change-management and contractual record-keeping experience
Experience managing applications, cash flow, forecasting and commercial reporting
Proven subcontract procurement and subcontract account management experience
Experience preparing and negotiating final accounts
The ability to identify potential disputes and support their early resolution
Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills
Confident client-facing and stakeholder-management capabilities
Experience mentoring or supervising junior commercial staff
The ability to present complex commercial information clearly to senior stakeholders
Consultancy experience is desirable, although strong contractor-side candidates may also be considered

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline is expected
Extensive NEC contract knowledge and practical experience are required
MRICS, MCInstCES or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable
Candidates approaching chartered status may also be considered where they have strong relevant experience

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working with an established construction consultancy seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Glasgow operation. The consultancy delivers quantity surveying, commercial management and contract advisory services to clients involved in construction and infrastructure projects.

Its services cover procurement, NEC contract administration, risk management, change control, cost reporting, payment and final account settlement. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a collaborative team and will have the opportunity to manage client relationships, lead project commissions and mentor less experienced commercial professionals.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives