My client, a main contractor, is looking to expand their commercial team due to rapid growth and the winning of new contracts within the water/utilities sector. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial&contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities. This role is hybrid, typically 2/3 days in the office, and you could be based in anyone of their offices across the South West and Bristol. Key Responsibilities We are looking for someone to: * Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting * Review contract documents and advise on any issues * Track the progress and cash flow forecast information * Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports * Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms * Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations * Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements * Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management * Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices * Assess and value variations and compensation events * Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts * Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client * Be actively involved with tenders and pricing * Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting * Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects Experience and Qualifications * Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential * Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities or Water industries. * Sound knowledge of contracts– NEC preferred * Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures * Excellent communication skills * High attention to detail * Logical