This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Cardiff. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.
Based in Cardiff you will be part of the management team reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager. You will be tasked the smooth running of several projects, including involvement on a £30m coastal defence scheme.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:
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Provide information to assist in developing the divisional budget as required.
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Take responsibility to deliver forecasted profits and margins.
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Deliver consistent value and cost reporting.
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Establish robust and consistent change control process to ensure that appropriate contract price adjustments are identified and agreed with the customer.
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Manage commercial activities with the operational team to achieve delivery and growth.
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Ensure contractual duties, obligations, notices, standards etc. are observed and discharged to protect our position and entitlement under the Contract.
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Ensure commercial activity is consistent and in line with company procedures.
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Maintain good customer relationships and develop new relationships, within own area of responsibility
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When required support work winning teams in identifying and quantifying risk and opportunity in tenders and bids.
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Support key negotiations with prospective customers, partners and subcontractors.
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Effective cash management supported by regular liaison with our Accounts department.
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Support the career development of commercial staff.
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Promote innovative ways to add value and reduce costs.
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Work in accordance with the commercial objectives within the six point plan.
Our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with:
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Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar.
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Experience of working for a Civil Engineering contractor.
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Excellent communication skills.
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A thorough understanding of NEC form of contracts.
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Determined, hungry and ambitious
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Ability to work autonomously when required but also a team player
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Detailed understanding of managing sites costs
Salary and benefits include:
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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