Managing Surveyor - L&Q - London E15

As part of our on-going expansion we are looking to appoint a Managing Surveyor, reporting to the Assistant Director – Commercial.

L&Q are looking for an enthusiastic Managing Surveyor to oversee the surveying support of the commercial and financial interests of Quadrant Construction across a number of mixed tenure housing projects (including pre and post contract duties).

Main responsibilities will include:

Lead, manage and develop direct and indirect reports

Ensure all commercial reporting procedures are adhered to

Act as a single point of contact for all commercial, legal, financial and administrative issues with internal and external stakeholders

Provide regular commercial insight on the performance of organisations contracted to projects, enabling the project to make informed decisions about contract variation

Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure a constructive relationship is maintained throughout the lifecycle of all projects

Ensure commercial / contractual arrangements comply with all applicable legislative, regulatory and corporate standards

Develop, implement and continually review procedure and practice to ensure the effective commercial management of contracts

Forecast and monitor the key performance indicators

Communicate to senior management on business plan, current state and forecast position

Identify risk and implement risk management system

You will be an excellent communicator with the skills and experience to work collaboratively with stakeholders including sub- contractors, clients and residents. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of the commercial management of high-value contracts including the ability to manage high-value contractual disputes to successful conclusion . You will be able to demonstrate strong project management skills with experience in procurement, contract and financial management and be able to manage the commercial aspects of complex and long term contracts of significant value. You will also be able to show that you are able to lead, motivate and manage a large team.

It is essential that you have previous experience working for a contractor or developer in the housing sector and can demonstrate a proven track record in a similar role.

To be placed in: Internal/External/LinkedIn

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

Role title

Managing Surveyor

Date

12042013

Reports to Title

Commercial Manager

Version

1

DBS Disclosure Required:

No

Responsibility for End Results

Purpose

Managing the surveying support to secure the commercial and financial interests of Quadrant Construction across a number of mixed tenure housing projects (including pre and post contract duties)

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

Main Accountabilities : List in order of priority, the major activities or functions necessary to achieve the job’s end results. The percentage of time spent on each of these should add up to 100%.

Time

(%)

Contribute to the team’s achievement of its objectives, whilst operating in line with the L&Q values and delivering excellent customer service by ensuring procurement of subcontractors and materials to programme and budget.

Ensure activities controlled meet business objectives and key performance indicators. Ensure projects meet targets (cost/quality/time/cash), manage payments in accordance with contract conditions.

Liaise with other departments to advise and inform on cost and contract issues

Support, manage and train commercial staff as necessary

Submit monthly valuations and providing and updating cashflow forecasts. Managing subcontract accounts including payments and final account

Ensure adherence to procedures and maintain a focus on Health and Safety

Provide monthly cost forecast information and all interim management reports. Propose, manage and control budgets for activities measuring predicted financial outcomes against budget and ensuring that all costs expended and predicted are properly accounted for.

Maintain industry learning keeping up to date with commercial matters that may impact on performance of the business

Financial Responsibility : Enter below any revenue, operating or capital budgets for which the role is accountable.

People Responsibility :

Indicate below the number of employees for which the role has supervisory / management responsibility. If the number varies, indicate an average or a range.

Direct Reports

Indirect Reports

Total Employees

4-8

0-4

Please list below any outsourced service providers that are managed by the role (e.g. payroll), or any functional / project management responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Describe the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Include the need for any academic, vocational or professional qualifications.

Sector/specialist knowledge & experience

A proven track record as a senior quantity surveyor /managing surveyor or commercial manager within a house developer or construction business

Finance & commercial experience

First Class Analytical skills and highly numerate with a flair for figures.

Communication & influencing skills

First class negotiating and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organisation & planning skills

Strong project co-ordination skills and the ability to multi task

Academic & professional qualifications

ONC/HNC level in Quantity Surveying – MRICS preferable

CSCS card

Full UK driving license

IT knowledge & skills

Computer literate with a good proven competency in MS Office

L&Q Success Factors/Competencies

Define the specific behaviour that lead to achieving great performance in the organisation.

Customer Focus – Commits to achieving the best possible outcome for internal and external customers after understanding their needs and expectations. Values the importance of providing high quality customer service in achieving organisational objectives.

Drive for Results – Pursues work with energy and drive to achieve objectives even in the face of setbacks and problems. Effectively manages their workload, setting priorities and determining resource requirements to deliver work on time.

Communicating and Influencing – Clearly conveys ideas and information effectively both verbally and in writing adapting their style and content to the situation and audience. Uses a variety of techniques to persuade and convince others to support an idea or agenda.

Strategic Thinking – Identifies opportunities for advancing the organisation’s mission while maintaining an awareness of L&Q’s business areas. Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness. Is flexible in their approach and questions conventional approaches.

Solution Focused – Makes well informed, effective and timely decisions considering the broader impact of these. Generates an array of ideas and solutions to overcome problems and difficulties.

Collaboration – Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders in order to achieve organisational objectives. Embraces diversity by recognising others skills and perspectives and celebrates individual and team successes.

Knowledge Management – Displays ongoing commitment to their learning and keeps up to date with developments in their area of expertise. Modifies their behaviour based on experiences and constructive feedback from others.

Managing People – Translates L&Q’s priorities into performance objectives setting clear standards against which performance is measured. Openly and directly discusses performance issues as they arise. Provides coaching and feedback to enhance performance and motivate others.