Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Working within the Birmingham branch the Quantity Surveyor will work with the wider team to ensure the profitability of allocated projects. You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on projects including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration contracts.

• Provision QS support for all projects within the UK Midlands Mid/West Region
• Attend customer commercial and progress meetings
• Understanding of current and new contracts within the UK Midlands Mid/West Region
• Highlight and mitigate risks areas on current and forecasted projects

• Working with the commercial, operations and in-house Design Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Assist in the preparation of initial budgets and cost plans
• Support the preparation of tender packages, analyse and compare on quotations received, make recommendations for appointment
• Complete sub-contract documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Manage work packages from appointment through to final account including certifying payments and issuing the appropriate notices as required by the sub-contract
• Monitoring works packages against budget, assessing variation claims and preparing reports for Client
• Submitting timely requests for payment, agreement of these with Client's representative where appropriate and ensuring payments are received in accordance with agreed timescales
• Monitoring project progress (in conjunction with Contracts Managers) and issuing appropriate notices to Client
• Internal cost management and reporting actuals to Contracts Managers
• Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals
• Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently
• Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate
• Support and promote a team culture and company values

• Internal - Responsible to Regional Manager - Birmingham. Liaising closely with colleagues in commercial, the business development and operations teams.
• External - Key customer contacts

• Relevant experience of construction and Access Scaffolding.
• QS experience on major projects
• CSCS card
• Driving license

• Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by
• the business and to be willing to learn new skills for personal career development.
• Flexible attitude to working hours to allow the business to meet its Customer commitments and business targets.