Senior Quantity Surveyor - Birmingham

BAM Careers ,
Birmingham, West Midlands

Overview

Building the present, creating the future Description We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on our HS2 Enabling Works project to work out of our central Birmingham office. Your key activities will include: Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy. Maintain effective communication with contract managers, project managers, managing / project QS and other associated disciplines. Assist in staff matters which may include: attitude and behavioural issues, competency, retainment and staff allocation to meet a project's need. Manage, supervise, mentor and train your "reports" within the commercial structure. Carry out staff performance and development reviews and assist in the operation of the commercial training programme. Provide and control strategy of commercial contacts with client's representatives. Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents. Commercial management of subcontractors including processing payments, obtaining final account agreements, and resolving disputed issues by negotiation, if appropriate. Monitor the timely production of reliable cost performance data. Produce and present monthly / quarterly reports. Initiate discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy. Understand and ensure compliance with Company Procedures. Provide input into drafting new or to improve existing procedures. Be responsible for change management including ensuring adherence to the programme 'established approach'. Be responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract. Provide commercial advice to the site team, and management on all contractual issues. Attend and provide input to all site commercial meetings. Produce the financial assessment of insurance claims with insurer's representatives. Manage time and workloads for yourself and your commercial team in a structured manner. Assist in the defining and delivery of commercial training to all site staff. Job Requirements Your qualifications and experience should include: To the standard of Member of CICES or RICS. Successful experience at Quantity Surveyor level. Evidence of involvement in and understanding of construction law and contractual terms in all standard contract forms. Thorough knowledge of construction procedures and working methods. What do we offer? We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes matched pension contributions, private healthcare, 26 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day. BAM Nuttall is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance. Company Information BAM Nuttall is one of Royal BAM Group's ten operating companies. One of Europe's largest contractors, along with BAM Construct UK and BAM PPP in the UK, we offer safe and secure employment and opportunities for our people to develop exceptional skills and experience, and harness innovation to build sustainable infrastructure. We work collaboratively, forming strong alliances with our customers, supply chain and industry. As a well-run profitable business, we aim to achieve a net positive impact on society and the planet. Our heritage lies in changing cities towns and communities for the better. Acting as a responsible employer and partner has shaped who we are. BAM Nuttall is committed to equality, and our employment practices support inclusivity and work-life balance, including flexible hours; accessibility support; investment in training and technology; fair opportunities.