Quantity Surveyor

Dawson Levy Resourcing are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join a major client of ours on a permanent basis in Nottingham.

Our client's Infrastructure business deliver major transport and infrastructure projects nationally to drive sustainable development and economic growth. Many of our projects involve complex logistical challenges interfacing with multiple stakeholders and coordination with third parties. Adopting a partnering approach from the outset, we work collaboratively with both our clients and project stakeholders to develop optimal solutions that provide best value through reduced risk and efficient delivery.

We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor based out of our Nottingham location.

What you'll be doing day to day

Ensure commercial challenge at all times to site teams
To ensure draft/outline CTC's are in place at via communication with Project Managers
Compile sub contract orders required within the Infrastructure business
Attend internal and external commercial review meetings
Produce management information required by Infrastructure and take responsibility for the accuracy of said information (Provisions, cashflows, Applications, Design & SI targets etc)
Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement with significant input from the site managers and project engineers
Final account negotiation achieving the best possible outcome for Infrastructure
Preparation of / assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works
Upload documentation as and when necessary in line with business requirements
Working with the commercial and operational teams to strive for continuous improvement
Maximising value and minimising cost, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to monitor and manage the operating cost base
Working with the operational teams to deliver and manage performance against the Profit Improvement Plan
Manage commercial performance against business targets and KPI's
Ensure that the delivery team are briefed and have sufficient commercial support to monitor and react to budget variances
Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice across the client base
Ensure that the group commercial policies are adhered to and that the requirements of legislation are met
Ensuring that cash flow is maximised including ensuring that payments are received on time
Preparation of monthly management and financial performance reports
Work in conjunction with the PM's and Project engineers to ensure the budgets are not exceeded
Responsibility of validating sensitive commercial information for other team members prior to submission of said information up the reporting chain
Management of commercial aspects with the client The experience we're looking for in a candidate

An industry applicable ONC/HNC/BSc equivalent
Commercial and contractual awareness with a proven track record of success
Demonstrable experience of dealing with multiple clients, forms of contract and methods of measurement
Have a civil engineering or building background
Be able to organise yourself and others workload
Be able to work in a strong team environment
Be proactive in your approach
An excellent communicator
A high level of diplomacy and customer focusedWhat we can offer you

Competitive Salary
Company car / Car allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Holiday trading scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers)
Free eye test vouchers
Employee share scheme
3x life assurance
Free Parking
Flexible Working
5% enhanced pension contribution