Quantity surveyor water utilities

My client, a main contractor, is looking to expand their commercial team due to rapid growth and the winning of new contracts within the water/utilities sector. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities. This role is hybrid, typically 2/3 days in the office, and you could be based in anyone of their offices across the South West and Bristol. Key Responsibilities We are looking for someone to: * Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P L reporting * Review contract documents and advise on any issues * Track the progress and cash flow forecast information * Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports * Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms * Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations * Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements * Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management * Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices * Assess and value variations and compensation events * Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts * Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client * Be actively involved with tenders and pricing * Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting * Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects Experience and Qualifications * Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential * Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities or Water industries. * Sound knowledge of contracts ndash; NEC preferred * Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures * Excellent communication skills * High attention to detail * Logical mind