Daniel Boswell

• Full commercial responsibility of the National Highways Frameworks in South East and Anglia. Involvement in tender processes and sub-contractor procurement but the majority of the role is focused on ‘cradle to grave’ financial control across all schemes and projects
• Detailed scope review, Target Price setting, risk register management, influencing and developing contract programmes, sub-contractor procurement, day to day (reconciliations, measurement collation, cost capture), continuous CVR reviews, change management control on CEMAR, close liaison with Operations and Technical teams, producing valuations, cost/value reporting and agreement of final accounts.
• I also mentor multiple junior members of the team and aid the Managing QS in promoting the right processes and behaviours to ensure commercial excellence across the business.
• I have built critical client and stakeholder relationships and have also contributed to successful value engineering proposals which has ensured sustainability and enhanced profitability.
• Maintained high-level knowledge of industry trends and competitor activities.
• Liaised with the finance department for accurate budget planning and control.
• Improved profit margins with effective pricing strategies.

• Continuation of previous Quantity Surveyor role with added responsibility of helping manage the surveying team whilst also having greater involvement at tender stage with the commercial department.
• Took responsibility and Commercial lead on National Highway Frameworks across Anglia and South-East regions worth circa £50m.
• Assisted in tendering processes, secured profitable contracts.
• Analysed completed projects for future cost improvements.
• Ensured project delivery within set deadlines through proficient time management.
• Oversaw subcontract procurement from initial tender enquiry preparation through to order placement.

• Duties evolved to having full responsibility for Major and spot-tender contracts in terms of liaising with supervisor on site to help assist with site measures and promote contractual awareness and assurance.
• Maintain site records in order to produce accurate assessments and valuations.
• Produce monthly cost/value reports, forecasts and reconciliations.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with client representatives to help ensure prompt cash collection.
• Negotiations and agreement of rates and final account between Client/Main Contractor and/or the sub-contractors.
• Adherence to contract procedure including following relevant processes to prepare, assess and value Compensation Events and responding to contract changes.
• Maintaining cost control on all contracts I’m responsible for by using the online costing database (SAP) and reconciling against site records and tender documents.
• Involvement in sub-contract award and order process by following business rules and procedures and actively focusing on ensuring value for money can be achieved.
• I also have experience of online change management systems (BIW, CCM, CEMAR) which ensure audit proof adherence to the NEC procedures allowing the contract to be administrated effectively.
• Assisting with estimating department by helping produce tender submissions and attending meetings with potential and existing clients.
• Liaised effectively with subcontractors, maintaining smooth workflow at all times.
• Handled disputes resolution processes efficiently, minimising disruption to projects.
• Undertook regular site visits to assess progress against project milestones.

• Assisting the QS on monthly valuations, payments and having general contract involvement on Hampshire Term Maintenance Contract and various other TMCs and spot tenders.
• Support staff members with administrative tasks, reducing workload stress.
• Sustained high levels of organisation with attention to detail.
• Drafted business letters and emails to facilitate clear communication.
• Compiled data to generate comprehensive reports.
• Processed invoices, ensuring timely payments.

A2 Pepperhill to Cobham

• Work duties include on-site measuring with and assisting Supervisor and paving gang with dipping, setting out and marking out etc and help with the orders of tonnages.
• Maintained and recorded all Site Records including Labour and Plant Returns, CVIs (Site Communications) and Daily Record Sheets where I kept records of tonnage, measures and all additional works undergone.
• Liaised with the Project QS with measures and tonnages to help with valuations and assessments.

• General office duties including filing, printing, photocopying as well as maintaining records for the Area 5 contract - tonnages and measures.
• Carrying out site visits to Terms Maintenance contract Surrey and other spot contracts to undergo site measures.
• Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, enhancing trust within the team.
• Contributed to team effort by performing necessary tasks promptly upon request.
• Handled basic bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accurate record keeping.

A3036 Wandsworth Road Demonstration Project

• Work duties included on-site measuring and assisting engineers with levelling and setting out procedures. Office duties involved valuating cost-sheets and being responsible for recording of labour and plant returns and measure sheets.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.