Associate/ Principal Quantity Surveyor

About the Company - I am currently representing one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector, who are looking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager to work on prestigious infrastructure-based projects.

About the Role - You will come with a wealth of experience in cost management ready to apply your existing knowledge in a new and dynamic environment. Looking for a candidate comfortable in having challenging conversations with a consultative approach that can bring the best out of their team and client.

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.

Required Skills:

• Proven Cost / Commercial Management experience
• Preferably MRICS
• NEC3 contracts (in particular Option C – Target Cost)
• Post contract administration
• Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects
• Experience of working on Infrastructure project (Rail, air, marine/ports, utilities highways)
• Experience in leading and managing teams