Senior Quantity Surveyor

Roles and responsibilities

• You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
• You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
• Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the construction works or services contracts.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with the contractor.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Supervises the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Identifies costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Manages cost consultant, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Manages & provides leadership to a team of Managers and Professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Provides performance management, technical development and coaching.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  

Integrity – Always Do The Right Thing

• You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
  

Create Opportunity For Our People To Excel

• You will provide leadership to managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will manage cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

Desired candidate profile

• Cost Estimation and Cost Control: Expertise in preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and controlling project costs throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Tendering and Contract Administration: Extensive experience in preparing and evaluating tenders, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, terms, and conditions.
• Measurement and Valuation: Proficient in measurement and valuation of work completed, ensuring that all payments are made in accordance with contract terms.
• Financial Reporting: Strong ability to prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses, providing key insights into project profitability, budget management, and cost control.
• Risk Management: Expertise in assessing project risks, including cost-related risks, and developing mitigation strategies to avoid potential financial losses or delays.
• Procurement Management: Knowledge of procurement processes, including supplier and subcontractor management, ensuring that the project has the required resources at the best possible cost.
• Contractual Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, FIDIC, NEC3/4) and the ability to manage and negotiate terms with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Project Management: Understanding of overall project management principles, including scheduling, resource management, and project delivery, and the ability to work closely with project teams.
• Change Management: Experience in managing variations to scope, ensuring that they are documented and valued correctly, and ensuring that any change orders are appropriately handled in line with contract terms.
• Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with construction-related legal matters, building codes, and health and safety regulations that impact project costing and contractual obligations.