Quantity Surveyor

Key Activities: 

What the role-holder should do to achieve the business goals of Contract Delivery, Safety and Customer Satisfaction Reporting 

• Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting for projects and support the commercial manager’s requirements for reporting at business unit level 
• Ensure accurate forecasting of revenue, margin and cash flow for live and upcoming projects
• Carry out cost management of tasks under supervision of the Commercial Manager and supported by the Operations Director and Contracts Manager

Processes 

• Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to within the business in line with Altrad AIMS procedures
• Ensure that contractual requirements are met including adherence to contract schedules for valuations, certification & invoicing.
• Ensure that all aspects of client contract management systems / CEMAR are adhered to as and when required under the contract
• Assist the Contracts Manager and operational teams to accurately price and track variations to scope to ensure best value for the business. 

External relationships 

• Help ensure (via assistance to the Commercial Manager) that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for Altrad with commercial risks identified 
• Ensure that the supply chain are engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions 
• Build and maintain strong client relationships 
• Be responsible for subcontract letting via internal subcontract management and procurement processes, from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare applications for payment in agreed client format as required
• Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments 

Internal relationships 

• Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams 
• Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with target 
• Share best practice with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of budgets.
• Liaise pro-actively with the Operations Director, Commercial Manager and contract / site managers to ensure pro-active commercial management of projects, early identification of issues and implementation of recovery plans if required. 

Key measures & targets: 

• Accurate monthly forecasting 
• Ability to challenge resources and costs 
• Maintain contractual and company deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar both internal and external
• Drive margin growth through effective contract management, cost control and client and internal stakeholder engagement

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role/industry, preferably holding a position in industry for past 3-5 years.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying 
• Experience preparing applications for payment and managing approval process with client through to certification.
• Previous experience of commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, measurement and control cycle, certification and accruals calculations 
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of monthly reporting and cost vs value analysis 
• Have knowledge and experience in estimation of variations
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a tightly knit team environment, but also able to work under own initiative to ensure contractual compliance is maintained