Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to join the Commercial Team of our client, a property maintenance and solutions company, based in Birmingham?
As the successful candidate, you will report to the Managing QS / Commercial Manager and work in partnership with Operations Management, acting as a lead figure within the commercial structure, responsible for the line management and be accountable for the development of the commercial team.
You will ensure accurate reporting which is fundamental to the role and you will have a key focus on building strong relationships with internal and external all stakeholders, ensuring the company obtains value for money and receives the correct market value from the supply chain.
The Project
Senior Quantity Surveyor duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract and further commercial negotiations
• Responsible for the application schedule of rates, acting as a subject matter expert for contractual arrangements
• Maximise cash flow through monthly invoicing, the implementation of appropriate procedures to resolve client queries and ensuring cash is received when due.
• Monitoring and analysis of management information and job cost against job revenue, supporting the operations and finance and enablement of data driven decision making
• Ensure Accurate Cashflow Forecasts and Revenue profiles are in place accurate and updated regularly.
• Supporting the MQS in the preparation and timely reporting of information including: Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC) and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control
• Onboarding suppliers, this will include overseeing subcontractor order compliance
• Accountable for line management and the development of the commercial team.
• Delivers robust change control and variation processes, including revisions to scope and the introduction of additional services
Essential And Desirable Criteria
As the successful candidate you will need the following:
Essential criteria:
• Previous experience within a commercial management role
• Excellent numeracy and organisation skills
• QS degree or equivalent training relevant experience
• Use data interrogation skills.
• Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)
• Contractual awareness
• Negotiating and communication skills
• Line management experience and the development of people
• Experience of Management Accounts
Desired criteria:
• Knowledge of NHF SOR codes
• Re measurement skills
• Previous repair & maintenance/voids experience, or facilities management
Personal Qualities
Our client is proud of the quality of service they deliver and strive to improve the experience of tenants and customers. They believe their people are their greatest asset, and invest in them and their development, so they can progress and reach their full potential. Importantly, they help one another and employees feel encouraged to present ideas, opinions, and challenge.
Additional Information
Some flexibility in working patterns is to be expected and a driving license is essential. A bright future is offered, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and rewards your achievements.
About The Company
Our client describes themselves as passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. They strongly believe that this passion has allowed them the success they have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: values are at the centre of every activity undertaken. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that a sustained future and a trusted brand in their respective markets.
If this role is of interest, APPLY now or contact Tom Herriotts directly on (phone number removed)