Cost Lead

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The Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to provide commercial support to the project team maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. He will liaise with

customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations claims and any additional payments.

What you will do:

Technical

Reporting Ensure robust accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level

Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place

Carry out cost management including forecasting

Update the monthly CVR cost and commercial plans and have accountability along with the project team for the commercial performance and strategy

Provide commercial advice to all departments to ensure in all respects that risk is minimized best value is achieved and to maximize the profit margins on projects.

Advise the departments on post Contract amendments variations & procurement to meet time quality and cost requirements on projects.

Manage claims and disputes using outsourced and internal resources dependent on complexity size claim and resources available in compliance with contractual terms and timescales.

Review Tender / Contract Documents in conjunction with Group legal evaluate project risks support tendering team in Bid Preparation negotiate and agree Contract clauses prior to execution of Contracts.

Provide and manage pre and post contract Quantity Surveying Services including post Contract commercial correspondence without limitation cost estimating monthly accounts review of cost and budget forecasts quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions and final account settlement.

People

Effectively lead the team and work with the Engineers of Project

Lead coach develop and motivate staff to achieve their potential and increase their effectiveness and contribution

Process

Review recommend and implement new or improved administrative procedures to maintain economy and efficiency of operation and maximize gross margins.

Comply with and use of organisational forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and the Delegation of Authority

Customer

Provide the complete service interface between customers and Procurement & Project Teams by ensuring service requirements are met in accordance with budget and programme

Skills

Required Skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

Majority of the experience must be in QS/ Commercial Management

Must have knowledge of FIDIC

Proven success in managing all commercial aspects for large scale projects

Excellent communication skills- fluency in English is a must

Middle East experience is preferred

Proficient in MS Office suites including MSWord Excel PowerPoint Project Manager

Behavioral Competencies :

Teamwork

Communication

Professional Knowledge

Encourage subordinates

Training and coaching

Personal Leadership

Negotiating

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Candidates will hold a degree and a minimum of 7 years experience working on major projects preferably working on behalf of Contractor / Consultants with knowledge of QS.

Location:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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