Contract / Commercial Administrator / Senior QS
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About the Role
Seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with expertise in cost management, contract administration, and commercial controls for large-scale construction projects.
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Responsibilities
- Administer and manage project commercial and contractual matters on behalf of the consultant and client
- Review, verify, and certify contractor interim payment applications in accordance with contract requirements
- Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure effective cost control
- Evaluate, negotiate, and recommend variations, change orders, and compensation events
- Review contractor claims related to time, cost, disruption, and extensions of time
- Provide commercial advice and recommendations to the client regarding contractual entitlements and risk mitigation
- Administer contract provisions in accordance with FIDIC and project specific requirements
- Prepare commercial reports, cost forecasts, cash flow analyses, and management summaries
- Lead final account negotiations and facilitate timely project closeout
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
- MRICS or equivalent preferred
- UPDA/MMUP Grade A in QS
- Data Center Experience (at least 1 project delivered in the last 5 years) preferred
- 12+ years of experience in cost management, contract administration, commercial controls, and claims management
- Experience with FIDIC based contracts preferred
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Overview
- Seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with 12+ years of experience in cost management, contract administration, commercial controls, and claims management for large scale construction projects, including mission critical data center developments.
Your role
- Administer and manage project commercial and contractual matters on behalf of the consultant and client.
- Review, verify, and certify contractor interim payment applications in accordance with contract requirements.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluate, negotiate, and recommend variations, change orders, and compensation events.
- Review contractor claims related to time, cost, disruption, and extensions of time in coordination with project controls and contract teams.
- Provide commercial advice and recommendations to the client regarding contractual entitlements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Administer contract provisions in accordance with FIDIC and project specific contractual requirements.
- Prepare commercial reports, cost forecasts, cash flow analyses, and management summaries.
- Review and assess contractor submissions related to pricing, rates, valuations, and financial impacts of project changes.
- Assist in procurement support, tender evaluations, bid assessments, and contractor appointment processes when required.
- Identify commercial risks, monitor exposure, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Maintain accurate records of variations, claims, payment certificates, instructions, and contractual correspondence.
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. MRICS or equivalent preferred.
- UPDA/MMUP Grade A in QS.
- Data Center Experience [at least 1 project is delivered in the last 5 years] is preferred.
- 12+ years of experience.
- Payment review, change control, variations, claims review, contract administration, final account support and commercial reporting; FIDIC based contract experience preferred.
Rewards & benefits
- Tax free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
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