Senior Quantity Surveyor - African Based Projects

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Job description

We are working closely with a unique contractor who are looking to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor to the team.

You can be based anywhere in the UK but must available to attend meetings in either Manchester.

Broadly speaking you will be working on Major Infrastructure Turnkey Projects to be delivered in countries across the globe including hospitals and health care facilities, water treatment facilities and housing.

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team based in Manchester and liaise with other UK based teams as well as delivery teams based on site throughout the Africa.

The Role

Assist the Commercial Manager in all aspects of planning, delivering and managing the commercial functions both in the UK and across overseas projects;
Develop a robust cost estimation process with the Commercial Manager
Provide cost estimates and plans for various new opportunities in line with outline specifications
Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bill of Quantities and schedules in conjunction with the Commercial Manager
Review all cost estimates before they are submitted with Commercial Manager
Analyse and verify cost estimates provided by sub-contractors and identify any anomalies for reconciliation
Determine the scope of work and contents of project estimates by preparing a list of bid quantities and associated items
Source and provide accurate pricing information for materials, labour, plant and equipment etc. Obtain quotations and be responsible for reviewing, analysing and recommending subcontractors and vendors with the Commercial Manager
Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chain
Receive and analyse subcontractor/supplier quotations and costs, liaising with P&L regarding price, proven history, availability etc.
Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner
Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accounts
Produce bills of quantities and activity schedule for payment purposes
Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes
Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people
Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g. cost to complete reconciliations, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate
Draft particular conditions under the FIDIC suite of contracts
Liaise and co-ordinate all commercial activities and actions with the in-country team.Skills and Experience

Must be able to work in a busy office and show good time management skills
Enjoy working as part of a team in order to achieve common goals and company objectives
Have experience and be comfortable working with people/partners/stakeholders across all levels
Must be prepared to work to tight deadlines (tender submissions / monthly commercial calendar)
Exceptional relationship building skills, self-motivated, problem solver and proactive commercial and financial awareness and solid understanding of the construction and measurement processes
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral & written negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally and with our supply chain
Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
Be able to interpret complex and sensitive information and provided confidentiality within the working environment
Be able to demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating and all forms of costing documentation and systems
Experience of working with and interpretation of FIDIC and JBCC contracts
Ability to assess, review and make recommendation on monthly payment certificates for subcontractors
Be able to call for, receive, evaluate and negotiate sub-contractors offers/quotations.
Ability to challenge resources and costs both internally and externally with subcontractors and/or consultants
Provide support for the Commercial Manager in terms of data input etc.
Be able to read, write and speak English fluently

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