Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Job y: 35,

Location:

London Region:
London, South EastA Multi-National Tier 1 Contractor is seeking a driven, determined and ambitious individual to join their team based within London. The company have offices across Europe, with a turnover of c1bn per annum.

The successful candidate will be working on projects from 500,000 to 50,000,000, within the civil engineering sector, consisting of:
Highways, Structures, infrastructure and associated works.

Candidate Requirements:

Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar3 Years’ Experience in Civil Engineering working on highways, structures and infrastructure

Experience of working in schemes worth 7M+Technical Competencies

Required:

Procurement (Procurement Schedule, BoQ’s / Enquiries, Analysis, Subcontracts)
Value Engineering (Materials, Design, Construction Techniques, Others)
Main Contract Administration (Standard Forms, Change Control, Dispute, Maximise Value etc)
Subcontract Administration (Change Control, Dispute, Minimise Cost, etc)
Cost Reporting (Using Costing Databases – Maxcel etc, CVRs, Cashflows)
Construction Knowledge (Types of Build / Technologies)
Final Accounts / Negotiating Managing Team / Junior members (Leadership Potential)

Key Responsibilities:

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

The company encourage a great work/life balance and thus offer a competitive 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance cover, company pension scheme, childcare vouchers and a car or car allowance.