Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor manages the cost and contract management aspects of work packages within the project from initiation to close-out.,

• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Support the assessment of the package and compensation events
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure for package
• Report expenditure against the package budget on a monthly basis
• Input to the monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
• Assess potential contractor and supplier claims and make recommendations for settlement
• Finalise contractor's accounts and close out contracts for the project
• Support the audit team for defined cost auditing as required, and for audit of final account pack
• Raising consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary and take these through change management process for approval by Senior Leadership Team and Client
• Report on the expenditure of financial contingency built into the relevant packages
• Provide schedules of rates and commercial input to tender documentation
• Undertake cost analysis of bid returns
• Assist the package project manager and procurement team in resolving all financial commercial issues arising in the tender return
• Support the negotiation for relevant tenders
• Receive and review monthly valuations from contractors and incorporate into the monthly Client application for payment.
• Review all instructions issued by the project manager for cost implications
• Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes, Excellence:
  Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity:
  Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust:
  Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability:
  Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability:
  Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

• Knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Knowledge of various forms of NEC contract
• Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control (CEMAR & Aconex)

• Experience of commercial management
• Experience of construction projects
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or professional experience

• Able to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Focus on detail

• Leadership:
  Using innovation and challenge to lead by example
• Respect:
  Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.
• Safety:
  Caring for our workforce, or passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
• Integrity:
  Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.