The Role:The Quantity Surveyor is required to provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, and ensuring that the Company's objectives are achieved. They will liaise with customer/client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims, and any additional payments.Key Responsibilities:ReportingEnsure robust, accurate, and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levelEnsure accurate cash flow reporting takes placeCarry out cost management including forecastingUpdate the monthly CVR, cost, and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team for the commercial performance and strategyProcessesHelp ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unitActively seek to improve processes and proceduresHave a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any the company that we are working within, and assist in their development and improvementExternal relationshipsEnsure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identifiedEnsure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditionsEnsure that good client relationships are fosteredBe responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accountingExperience in dealing with County CouncilsInternal relationshipsEffectively assist in managing the commercial team, including cost clerks and commercial support staffEnsure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teamsSupervise and mentor Quantity SurveyorsKey measures & targets:Accurate monthly forecastingAbility to challenge resources and costsMaintaining deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendarKey relationships:Directors/Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and rest of commercial team and crewsBusiness Development and Bid ManagersPerson Specification:The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:Qualification/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalentPrevious experience in the civil engineering industryFamiliarity with contracts and knowledge of current Construction LawExtensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement, and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculationsAbility to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysisExcellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on their own initiativeExcellent time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team