Managing Quantity Surveyor - Heathrow

About The Role Dyer & Butler is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on our multiple framework/projects in the Heathrow and regional for a variety of different clients. As the Managing Quantity Surveyor you will be part of our Commercial team who are responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a framework/project in terms of liaising with the client, internal and external reporting and managing third party interactions. As the Managing Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Manage high volume and low-value contracts. Develop and maintain suitable site cost reporting tools to support financial cost management, in line with the company costing function. Effective and professional engagement with client representatives. Work with the client to deliver the project and to achieve value for money whilst minimising commercial risk. Responsible for accurate cash flow profiling, income and project outturn in line with the company’s expectation. Including monthly CVR reporting Ensure detailed and accurate cost and value forecasting and cost allocation to deliver cost certainty in line with the company and client requirements. Support the estimating team in quantifying scope, costing works, identifying and quantifying risk and opportunity as well as providing contractual review during project tender stages. Monitor the register and any related documentation in accordance with the plan. Ultimate responsibility for all sub-contractor management.  Ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers have submitted compliant quotations/inquiries/applications within the timescale required, and produce all documentation to select and secure services as well as monthly assessments, variations/CE claims and final account agreements through coaching of the Quantity Surveyor Lead the commercial team and all cost, value and contractual aspects of projects at the location to support operations with the objective of safe delivery. Minimise risk, maximize opportunity and avoid disputes. Manage a team and wider divisional resource interface, including involvement in the recruitment, development, and resourcing of the commercial function. Support and input to the divisional work winning and estimating function, and robust delivery of all pre-contract negotiation and settlement requirements Supporting the Divisional Senior Team with input into the strategy, business planning and operational requirements. Support and lead key negotiations with delivery partners and supply chain. Establish and ensure adherence to robust and consistent change control process to ensure that appropriate contract price adjustments are identified and agreed with the client. Actively increase knowledge of commercial issues and contract law, keeping up to date with legislations and current industry trends. Improve value for money through reduction in waste, better efficiency and introduction of innovations. Develop and maintain suitable site cost reporting tools to support financial cost management, in line with the company costing function. Liaison with the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor(s) to ensure appropriate commercial cover is maintained. Assist the team and Project Manager, Engineers and Planners with regard to recovery of contract costs together with enhancing project profit by identifying efficiencies, variations, delays and claims. Assist with production of monthly project financial controls, CVR and forecast to complete reports for analysis staff and Commercial and Financial Staff. Develop sound and balanced negotiating skills. Attend when requested handover and progress meetings. Maintain documents and registers, for example variation registers. Undertake monthly reporting for both client and internal ensuring comprehensive variance analysis and positive cash collectionIn accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the current CMS:- Health and Safety Policy Quality Policy Environmental Policy Work within established Company policies and procedures To undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needSkills & Knowledge Requirements for the Managing Quantity Surveyor role: Strong team player promoting collaboration and openness, including excellent leadership skills Excellent negotiating interpersonal & communication skills Analytical skills Financial awareness Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Contract costing knowledge Contract law NEC 3 & 4, various options Previous experience within a Managing Quantity Surveying role Contract/Tendering experience, capturing site records for variations and valuations; Supporting a project team Strong contractual knowledge and understanding of various forms of contract A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.   Cost / value reconciliation Full Clean UK Driving license Strategic thinking Motivational leader Presentation skills Relationship building and influencing Good Written and verbal communications Able to prioritise Strong numeracy and financial management skills. Experience in cost managing for projects Business analysis/ business process re-engineering Knowledge of the industry Pro-active attitude Demonstrate Dyer and Butler’s values and behaviors.What’s in it for you? 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday Annual bonus Pension scheme Private health care                                         Company car/ car allowance and fuel card Intranet discounted offers