Quantity surveyor

Job Purpose: Key Accountabilities:Job Purpose:Dealing with all aspects of financial control of Highways maintenance works under NEC4 options A and E. The successful post-holders prime function is to increase value, reduce cost, drive profit and manage risk in a safe and ethical manner of the contract(s) they are working Key Responsibilities: Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are received on time Identify and implement cost saving wherever possible Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Preparation of monthly cost / value reports for area Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including notices to client as appropriate Identifying and agreeing remeasures where applicable Ensuring accurate cost capture and robust application process. Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment Carry out any other duties not identified above and as required by their manager To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks Key Skills and Qualifications: Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience Experience of NEC contracts Familiarity with CEMAR is an advantage Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills Detail oriented Holder of a Full UK Drivers License