Role Title: Quantity Surveyor Manager
Directorate: Finance, IT & BI
Team Name: Customer Order Management
Role Level (Grade): Guide
Reports to (Job Title): Head of Customer Order Management
Direct Reports (Job Titles): 7/8 Quantity Surveyors
Main Purpose of Role:
Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors (QS) and direct resources as required to meet the objectives of the team and wider business OKRs. Ensure the cost base of all projects/orders are delivered through strong administration of the partner contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Management:
Cost estimates
Budget quotations
Tracking expenditures to prevent unnecessary overspending
Final accounting all projects and raising disputes/blockages with the Commercial Manager for resolution
Contract Administration:
Managing supplier contracts
Ensuring compliance
First level resolution of disputes as they arise
Valuation & Payment:
Assess the value of work completed
Certifying payments to suppliers in strict accordance with the monthly valuation process
Risk Assessment:
Identify financial risks and implement measures to mitigate.
Raise/escalate critical risks appropriate senior levels.
Reporting:
Provide regular updates on financial progress and advise on cost related issues.
Team Management:
Leadership, coordination, and clear communication to ensure the team's efforts align with project/objectives/OKRs goals.
Setting objectives and establishing clear goals for the team
Mentor and support team members while developing their technical and professional skills.
Assign roles and ensure responsibilities are delegated based on the strengths of individual team members ensuring efficiency and productivity.
Encourage open communication and teamwork among the QS community and other stakeholders.
Regularly review the performance of the team members to ensure deadlines and standards are maintained.
Providing constructive feedback to team members and identify areas for growth.
Foster a positive work environment within the team and resolve any issues promptly.
Balance workloads among the team and maintain high morale.
Person Specification (Expertise):
Experience (technical, managerial, industry):
REQUIRED:
Background in financial or commercial industries, ideally in the telecoms sector
DESIRED:
Telecoms Quantity Surveying experience
Team management experience
Education level / Qualifications (professional, vocational):
REQUIRED:
2 A levels grade A-C, and 5 GCSEs grade A-C including Mathematics and English
DESIRED:
Quantity Surveying Bsc (Hons)
Skills / Knowledge:
REQUIRED:
Ability to lead a team effectively
Ability to work in fluid, high-pressure environments and to tight deadlines
Communications and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with a wide variety of people, including internal and external stakeholders
Excellent negotiation skills
Logical, analytical approach, and good numerical ability
Accuracy & attention to detail
Reporting and presentation skills
Excellent IT skills, able to use Microsoft Office
DESIRED:
Intermediate Level Excel
Basic Level MS Access
Cornerstone Values:
Operate and uphold Cornerstone's values of Customer First, Innovate to Elevate, Everyone Matters, Do the Right Thing
Display the PRO behaviours in all areas of communication:
Professional: Lead by example
Respectful: Show empathy and understanding towards everyone's needs
Open: Encourage transparent communication