Title: SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Purpose: The driver for developing contract value optimisation, tracking Divisional performance of the services business, will continue to develop and implement a consistent commercial framework for the projects business and develop/adapt and implement a proactive approach to risk management reducing risk to as low as reasonably practical. The role will include leading the assessment and delivery of projects in line with Group policies and procedures

Responsible To: Commercial Manager

Location: Eastleigh

Dimensions: Divisional portfolio with estimated revenue of £10m+

Subordinates: Contract specific commercial staff.

Principle Accountabilities:

? Implement, direct, monitor and control the company commercial framework consistently across the Projects North area division including customer contracts, risk and legal requirements.
? Improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business through selling and negotiating skills and maximising opportunities.
? Relentless pursuit of reduced risk and optimised profit on a contract/contract basis and of additional valuable opportunities.
? Establish business relationships with operations, estimators & finance functions within the division.
? Provide monthly business analysis of the Business Units projects to Commercial Manager and General Manager.
? Provide commercial input to business proposals
? Full responsibility for the negotiations, valuations, interims and final accounts.
? Protect the companies "brand" through the application of professional commercial practice and principles
? Provides effective and appropriate leadership, including team spirit and company ethos, culture and values.
? Accountable for own development plan for continuous improvement of competences in relation to the companies career development program.


Qualifications and Experience:
? Minimum of five years business experience in a services environment of value led sales pricing and general cost estimating.
? Experienced in contract value optimisation.
? Experience in preparing and negotiating legal and commercial aspects of sizeable contracts
? A thorough understanding of the principles of risk management
? Strong analysis and report writing skills demonstrating attention to detail
? Able to work as part of a team and communicate issues to both Divisional Commercial Manager and local colleagues.
? Good presentation skills, both written and oral with high drive and energy levels
? Proven ability to contribute to the development of long-term business plans and commercial strategy.
? Proven experience in negotiating complex deals with third party suppliers.
? Ideally qualified to HNC/degree level in engineering, commercial management, business administration or facilities management.
? Valid full driving licence



Other factors:

Car allocated
Requirement for UK wide travel