Managing Quantity Surveyor

About Us Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and Openreach – and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West. Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their customers. About The Role Role Overview: A key role within the commercial team requiring a commercially astute commercial professional with a proven track record of business partnering, managing and developing a team, analysing complex data and managing work in progress and cashflow whilst acting as a conduit between the finance function and the business’s operational team. Responsibilities Commercial and Financial Management Cost Value Reconciliations- understand and explain all elements of the CVR Weekly P&L development – work with the Commercial Director and Finance Director to compile accurate weekly P&Ls Management of Application for Payment to the Client Management of Assessment of AfPs for Subcontractors Accountability for conversion of WIP into Applications, and ultimately to cash receipts Lead on maximising value and minimising costs for the project Development of forecast of monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and budgets Reporting Actuals v Budget Capture of full value and conversion to cash Minimise WIP/Debt position – regularly reporting current position against internal KPIs Minimise/mitigate total risk exposure Maintain the integrity of data throughout the process of applications, variations, DFEs, rejections, invoicing, work in progress and billing Work with internal departments to develop automated system improvements, integration and reporting tools to manage the integrity of data. Manage the end to end billing process – from WIP to cash Contract Management Ensuring all contract requirements are strictly adhered to by the commercial/delivery teams Early identification of risks leading to impact/likelihood mitigation or reduction Management of the NEC3 ECC or TSC contracts with the client Robust EWN management Managing notification and quotations of CEs leading to cost and time recovery Management of the Cl.31 programme with the Operations team Lead and guide the operations team to adhere to all contractual requirements Manage subcontractors Administration of contracts, ensuring all delay damages/financial risk is mitigated prior to disputes .arising Dispute avoidance/management Subcontracted Works Management and oversight of the subcontractor applications/invoicing process, whilst assuring the costs incurred Regularly review the approved supply chain and ensure best value, including negotiation and award of subcontracts using the appropriate suite of orders Maintain an oversight of subcontracted works through to completion of billing Support processing and on-boarding of new sub-contractors. Gathering the relevant information and documentation from sub-contractor and completing pre-evaluation questionnaires Management and Development Manage and develop a talented but inexperienced team Work with wider Commercial team to embed consistent processes and ways of working Skills, Qualifications & Experience Financial Management Understanding and Experience Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified through demonstrable experience Data management and analysis IT – Strong Excel skills with ability to build and maintain complex business models and analyse large amounts of data Self-motivation, passion and a driven ‘can do’ attitude Be collaborative and forward-thinking; maintaining a healthy knowledge of industrychanges and technology advancements Challenge the status quo Excellent communication skills with ability to influence internal stakeholders and external clients Experience working under NEC 3/4 contracts preferred Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays 3x life assurance Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers) Private healthcare Free eye test vouchers Employee referral scheme Pure Gym discount Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount Occupational Health Access to apprenticeships Please note that this position will require travel to our Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire office and site visits will be reqired to be attended in the West Midlands area. (A flexible working arrangement can be discussed)