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Senior Quantity Surveyor

1 month ago

Oldham

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? M Group Highways At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. Youll be joining our Civils projects team. We deliver specialist civil engineering for the private and public sectors across the UK, building strong relationships based on a collaborative approach. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll manage the day-to-day commercial activity across your contracts, making sure valuations, cost reporting and contract processes are accurate, timely and compliant. Youll work closely with operational, finance and procurement teams to manage risk, protect margin and keep commercial information clear and reliable. Youll also support less experienced colleagues, helping maintain consistent standards across the team. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? The tasks and responsibilities youll take on. Pre-contract Youll support the commercial setup of projects. Youll: Support tender activity and supplier engagement Work with Procurement to define work packages and contract terms Support tender evaluation and contract award processes Valuation and change management Youll manage valuations and contract administration in line with requirements. Youll: Produce accurate, contract-compliant valuations and applications Check and assure the quality of valuations completed by others Monitor certifications, payments and cash receipts Address non-compliance and manage rejections or disputes Maintain contract administration processes, including notices and correspondence Review valuations regularly and support junior colleagues to improve Supply chain and cost management Youll support effective control of cost and value. Youll: Validate cost data from finance systems Maintain accurate accruals and support margin performance Build working relationships with supply chain partners and resolve issues early Manage subcontract administration, including onboarding, notices and accounts Support cost management planning across projects Cost and financial management Youll help ensure reporting is accurate and aligned. Youll: Check cost data, including actuals, accruals and liabilities Make sure reporting is completed to the required standard Maintain cost management plans in line with Group requirements Support risk and opportunity assessments Record keeping Youll keep commercial records accurate and up to date. Youll: Maintain registers for valuations, payments, notices and correspondence Ensure site records, diaries and returns are complete Maintain subcontract documentation and supporting records Keep risk and opportunity registers updated Contract performance reporting Youll support clear and reliable performance reporting. Youll: Produce cashflow, WIP and cost/value forecasts Support pipeline and revenue forecasting Check that reporting is complete and meets required standards Prepare and present weekly and monthly CVRs Share insight on risks, opportunities and performance trends Work with clients and internal teams to validate SLA and KPI performance Your responsibilities as a people manager: What we expect of you - You help the team work well day-to-day, giving clear direction and support: Plan and allocate tasks, checking progress and helping others meet expectations Share your expertise and coach colleagues, helping them build confidence Raise any performance or wellbeing concerns early Help create a positive, safe and inclusive team environment Keep communication open and support a strong team spirit What youll bring Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within infrastructure or construction Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts Strong numerical and data analysis skills Good understanding of cost management and commercial processes Confident using Excel and commercial systems Contract and supply chain understanding Experience supporting subcontract management and contract administration Ability to identify and raise commercial risks and issues Able to build effective working relationships across teams Comfortable working with operational, finance and procurement colleagues Willing to support and guide junior colleagues Shares knowledge and helps maintain consistent standards Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! Holiday purchase scheme Personal Accident Cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupH TPBN1_UKTJ

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