Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend•York, PA

About The Position

If you are looking to broaden your industry experience and progress your career within cost management, our North east team are seeking experienced Cost Managers looking to develop their career into a senior position. Working on a range of industry leading infrastructure projects, we will support you in finding the right role within transportation, utilities and highways within our client base. As a Senior Cost Manager within the business you will be working on some exciting projects as well as developing your skillset both operationally and technically. We are keen to support those who are keen to progress their careers and can offer you excellent training and advancement in qualifications and diversifying your portfolio. Job Objectives: Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support. Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies. Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget. Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner. Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering. Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice. Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets. Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Leading people and commissions as needed.

Requirements

Excellent communication
Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
Cost Management
Change management and control
Valuation
Risk Management
Procurement
Estimating
Pricing
Reporting
Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude
Sharing best practice
People management
Commission management
Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project life cycle
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
Leading people and commissions as needed.