097 – Quantity Surveyor

·       Produce monthly contract cost value reports;

·       Production and negotiation of monthly and final applications for payment;

·       Placing and subsequent financial management of sub-contract agreements;

·       Provide assistance, guidance and support to the operational teams in the areas of:  Contract Compliance, The financial impact of decisions; Value maximisation/cost saving techniques; Procurement strategy

·       Work with operational and technical teams to establish, monitor and update benchmark and target delivery rates;

·       Ensure that works’ contractual risks are: (a) highlighted prior to signing, and (b) communicated effectively to both senior managers and the project team;

·       Ensure all contractual notifications and procedures are correctly in place and adhered to by the project team;

·       Accurately monitor, forecast and report project cost and value;

·       Ensure all contractual notifications are correctly in place;

·       Assist senior managers in the production of the monthly management accounts;

·       Produce, submit and negotiate both interim and final applications for payment;

·       Ensure additional works are notified, measured and valued in line with contractual, industry and business requirements;

·       Assessment and payment of sub-contract valuations and invoices in line with contractual, industry and business requirements (including the issuing of notifications);

·       Place all sub-contract orders in line with main contract, industry standards and business requirements;

·       Maximise works profitability;

·       Minimise commercial risks.

Green Thread level employees should be able to display the competencies across Blue levels as well display the below:

 Operational

• Stakeholder Relations – Be able to meet stakeholder needs, develop strong and trusting relations and be able to plan exchanges for positive outcomes. Proactively manage your relations and know what stakeholders hold strong impact on your operation
• Targets and Deadlines – Be able to manage and delegate tasks effectively alongside managing and meeting contract KPIs and SLAs within your team. Ensure sufficient resource and tools to meet goals and produce in depth analytical reports, forecasts and implement improvement plans
• Company Compliance – Understands, monitors and manages teams and subcontractor adherence to all legal and company compliance, policies and procedures. Ensure all the team are competent and skilled to conduct their job role efficiently and safely
• Business and Commercial Focus – Interprets contractual information including SLAs, budgets, services and identifies opportunities to improve financial performance and streamline processes. Can adapt to the changing needs of clients and you implement change within the team successfully

 People Management

• Onboarding – Follows internal processes for interviewing and offers. Has user guides and objectives in place for new starters and you coach and mentor them to successfully integrate them into the team
• Employee Development and Compliance – Understand your teams’ strengths and areas for growth and work with them to grow within their role through development plans and adaptive styles. You can give constructive feedback and display a positive attitude toward self-development. Supports and reviews Apprentices. Manages the compliance of your teams training and licences
• Leadership and Management – Creates the ‘buzz’ and acts as role model for the team. Integrates and displays the One Team wheel values. Adaptative and flexible management style. Manages issues without need for escalation and promote teamwork and strong team relationships

 Self-Management

• Self-Development – Understand your own strengths and growth areas as a person and leader and strive to improve and develop your knowledge constantly. Seeks networks in peer groups and across other departments and 360-degree feedback to build upon
• Owning the Role – You know what is expected of you and take accountability for your actions, you display the Values and Behaviours and adhere to the One Team Wheel in all aspects of work. You take responsibility for your own physical and mental wellbeing and strive to be the best you can be in the role

·       Professional / chartered membership of RICS or CIOB (D)

·       At least 5 years’ experience within the construction industry (D)

·       Full UK driving licence (E)