Managing Quantity Surveyor

A Tier 1 contractor is looking for an experienced Managing QS to be part of a Water Treatment Project for AMP 6 based in the Reading/Swindon area

Project Details

The project will involve working on a £20-£50 million Water Treatment project as part of the highly revered AMP 6 project and you will be managing 4/5 other QS’.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Accountable for the financial, commercial and overall performance of the Alliance.
• Project and programme level reporting including the management of payments and cash to alliance partners.
• Develop and manage an overall performance structure for the Alliance, ensuring project and process performance is visible and is used to drive team, individual and supplier performance
• Accountable for undertaking cost assurance in the Alliance and within partner organisations, and the overall framework of cost assurance agreed with the client
• Accountable for the business performance management of the Alliance
• Manage the Alliance Supply Chain Management Team to put in place framework agreements and to undertake Supplier Relationship Management.
• Manage the delivery plan, ensuring initiative progress is maintained and efficiencies secured.
• Functionally lead on all Planning aspects within the Alliance
• Manage the closure of projects within the Alliance ensuring continuous improvement in close out processes.
• Make visible Health & Safety performance in order to drive a culture of zero tolerance to accidents and incidents. Demonstrate leadership in Health & Safety.
• Function as a member of the Alliance Board and Partner Management Team.
• You will be able to establish and sustain a high performing team to deliver and achieve" best for project" approach.
• You will establish a clear vision and direction.
• You should be willing and able to lead others. Inspires, encourages and support others to achieve critical outcomes.

Desired Skills and Experience

• You should have experience working for a client side or main contracting organisation in the water sector
• Past experience as a Commercial Manager/SQS is required in the construction or water sectors
• Experience managing others is essential

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar is preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employing company is a Tier 1 contractor and work across all sectors. The company employs more than 5,000 people in the UK, with expertise in design, construction, operations and maintenance