What you will be doing:

• Delivery of Commercial Management Services for individual projects.
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• To provide assistance to the Senior QS, and support on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Assist with preparation of the Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
• Preparation of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Helping to maximise the cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.

Who we are looking for:   

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics         
• On route to being Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.        
• Full UK or Irish driving license.        
• All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards.           
• Construction Experience (desirable) 
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.         
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Experience in estimating and takeoffs (desirable).