Quantity Surveyor

ROLE PURPOSE

A Quantity Surveyor has a number of years’ experience in managing all costs relating to Mechanical & Electrical engineering. They may also have experience in delivering commercial services within a Facilities Management and fabric environment. They will be supporting other more senior members of the commercial team in delivering the varied commercial duties for one or more key clients within the business, as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our supply chain.

They actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our Customers. Typically the QS will be a peer role model for those less experienced members of the commercial team and have the potential to manage a small team of less experienced commercial colleagues.

Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s Policies and Procedures, IMS and other governance

Orders information and systematically checks data

Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures. Work with PM and single source contractor over value engineering reductions

Measure & interpret specifications & drawings. Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates. Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and/or Schedules of rates. Provide input and commercial adjudication to potential tenders (Go/No-go, etc)

Review weekly, monthly, programmes of works. Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of programmes. Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes

Use the company’s Evolution MX System. Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required. Including monthly valuations and final accounts. Collation of Cost and Value Information for monthly reviews. Experienced in NEC3/4 - Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register, Compensation Events and alike. Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately with applicable notices. Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements.

Help identify savings and value engineering

Collect information required to specify procurement requirements. Record and document information including registration of interest. Understand the steps / documentation required

Undertakes customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility. Vetting of contractual terms and conditions in accordance with Integral house rules. Cash management:
Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow. Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors, including placement of sub-contract orders (T&C’s), valuing applications, measurement of variations and final account agreement

Supports the development of others

The following qualifications are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Communication: with clients, internal staff, and the wider supply chain, in a positive manner.
• Teamwork
• Housekeeping: ensure work is accessible to the project team / management, electronically filed and easy to identify.
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Previous Commercial Work experience
• Industry knowledge