Quantity Surveyor

Tasks

• Provide support and advice to site staff on commercial issues within the Project(s).
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Utilise the costing system.
• Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Maintain site records.
• Adhere to group procedures.
• Positive engagement with Client equivalent position.
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
• Drafting of subcontracts including professional services.
• Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
• Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
• Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

• Skills card - CSCS Card.
• Degree qualified, A Levels & HNC (construction related).
• Good time management & organisational skills.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience with in construction/engineering or a similar background desired.
• Commercially astute. Working knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.