Commercial Resources UK

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist in the preparation of up-to-date Costs / Estimates in the form of Reports / Bill of

Quantities to the Client’s Professional Quantity Surveyor, issue monthly valuations, report all variations on a regular basis throughout the contract, and interface with the Client directly when and as required.

Respect, adhere and enhance Dornan’ reputation for safety, excellence and moral integrity, remaining vigilant to identify risk areas and opportunities in accordance with Contract(s), Group Policies and Procedures, Regulatory Practices, Code of Conduct & Ethics and Legislation.

JOB OBJECTIVES

1. Validate tender following award of project with the Project Manager/Director.
2. In consultation with the Project Manager/Director, prepare the CCS for the project(s) and update regularly.
3. Prepare cash flow by analysing the timing of billings and costs.
4. Compile monthly reports in accordance with the Group standard procedures.
5. Carry out monthly measure on site and prepare interim valuations to include all values relating to labour, materials, plant, equipment, and escalation.
6. Monitor progress on site to ensure that, where applicable, claims for recovery of loss and expense are submitted on time and agreed with client – liaising with Project Manager and referring to the appropriate conditions of contract.
7. Highlight to the Commercial Manager areas in which target cost and sales are not being achieved.
8. Ensure that you attend monthly commercial and subcontractor meetings.
9. Draft pre- and post-contract correspondence in consultation with the Project Manager/Director
10. Identify if material purchases are scope or variation to the budget.
11. Ensure control of client invoicing by submission of invoices and tracking of
12. Administer payments to subcontractors and suppliers by reviewing submissions in terms of their contracts.
13. Liaise closely with the Financial Department on project reporting and financials.
14. Resolve disputes in relation to client / subcontractor issues.
15. Prepare reports on commercial and contractual issues for the Project and Commercial Managers.
16. Monitor site procurement on receipt of regular reports.
17. Occasionally lead projects.
18. Assist with training and development of less-experienced quantity surveyors.
19. Ensure that projects proceed with respect to the agreed contractual/optimal deadlines (giving ample notice to those involved if this looks unlikely, so that timely recovery strategies can be devised).
20. Review contract specifications and scopes with stakeholders to identify risks or gaps in the project’s plan and support the Project Manager in the development and implementation of a risk management plan.
21. Proactively manage and enact the change control process in order to maximize the commercial and operational benefit to the project.