Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways Maintenance Contractor – Essex

• Check subcontract requisitions and quotations for scope coverage, attendance requirements, quantities, rates, programme delivery and overall value for money.
• Produce monthly subcontract Payment Certificates for approval and issue.
• Assess and agree subcontractors’ Applications for Payment.
• Liaise with Operational Managers and Site Supervisors on a regular basis regarding Early Warnings, Compensation Events and other site requirements.
• Produce NEC3 contracts for subcontract works and Professional Service Contracts for consultants.
• Maintain accurate cost and value records for each maintenance activity and scheme.
• Manage subcontract Final Accounts on a monthly basis, and prepare subcontract final accounts.
• Provide commercial support to all Operational Teams, Project Managers and Budget Holders.
• Carry out annual benchmarking as required.
• Support the Commercial Assistant in keeping the subcontract approvals register up to date.
• Ensure applications for payment are maximised and submitted on time.
• To follow and utilise the Business Management Systems.
• Demonstrate added value in service delivery to the Strategic Alliance Partnership between this company and the Client.
• Carry out 360º reviews with Subcontractors and the Clients Operational Managers on an annual basis to assess contractual, operational and commercial performance for each financial year.

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to operate and understand Financial Cost Systems and operate Excel spreadsheets
• An understanding of the contract with the Client and its application
• Ability to conduct effective negotiations with both the Client and Subcontractors
• An understanding of the principles of measurement within the Highways Maintenance environment
• An understanding of all forms of NEC3 contracts
• Located in Buckinghamshire or willing to relocate
• Highways or Rail experience is essential