Quantity Surveyor (GR1065

To support and fulfil the commercial requirements of project(s) delivered under the DCWW Framework, including the provision of pre-contract support where required. Provide support to the Line Manager with duties and works commensurate with the role.

• Live by, and support others to do likewise, Griffiths’ Safety Rules and reporting requirements.
• Supporting commercial and operational staff with maximising attendance and performance.
• Take ownership and achieve minimum set/agreed forecast gross site margin. Contribute to completing improvement actions with the project team when project(s) are not achieving set/agreed forecast gross site margin.
• Take ownership and achieve minimum set/agreed forecast profit. Contribute to completing improvement actions with the project team when project(s) are not achieving set/agreed forecast profit.
• Timely production, maintenance, and submission/presentation of financial information each reporting period for allocated project(s)
• Live by, and promote others to do likewise, Griffiths’ Purpose, Vision and Values.
• Experience of the processes and requirements of supplier and sub-contractor procurement. Complying with requests to complete as required.

• Actively partake in project Health and Safety initiatives, supporting others to do so.
• Actively partake, and if allocated, ensure all staff within project(s) also partake with the Close Call reporting system and submit close call cards.
• Comply with and encourage commercial staff to also comply with the company procedures.
• Ensure a contract is in place for project(s) in advance of commencement of the works. Knowledge of the contract form(s) being used on allocated project(s).
• Ensure a purchase order is in place for project(s) in advance of commencement of works.
• Timely submission of applications for payment and receipt of certificates and cash on allocated project(s). Provide reporting information on status of applications/certificates/cash as required.
• Create, maintain and timely submission of project(s) cashflow per period.
• Mentor, if allocated, subordinate staff on project(s).
• Enrolled and actively partaking in the Griffiths Approved Development Scheme Training Plan.
• Provides construction knowledge to commercial and operational staff on project(s).
• Organises own workload, and if subordinate commercial staff are allocated, efficiently and effectively delegating. Support provided by Line Manager.
• Ensuring you are in full possession of information needed prior to engaging in negotiation and agreements, supporting others as required.
• Create, maintain, and submit periodic cost information, to also include provision of Whole of Life (WoL) cost, value and GSM forecast on project(s), in accordance with Best Practice Guidelines.
• Experience of the process and requirements of change management. Compiling Notices, evaluation, and agreement.
• Understand the importance of record keeping on a construction project(s) and ensuring that accurate records of works are being produced and maintained on each project(s).
• Experience of compiling and using Bills of Quantities and Activity Schedules, as appropriate.
• Understand the different types of programmes used on a project and provide input and comments on the Contract Programme and Programmes for Acceptance, prior to the timely submission for each project(s).
• Experience of the process and requirements of Subcontract management to include the timely issue of Payment Notices and/or Pay Less Notices against Subcontract assessments, and agreement of final accounts. Supporting others to comply with requirements, as required.
• Regular attendance and actively discuss commercial items at project client meetings, supported by Line Manager, as required.
• Pre-contract involvement, as required, for timely submission of cost planning, pricing works or tenders.
• Seek support, if required, to minimise disputes with clients and subcontractors on project(s).
• Knowledge of the process and requirement that contract contracts and sub-contracts provide for the minimum insurance requirement on the project(s).
• An understanding of the importance, principles, and key issues of sustainability within the civil engineering industry
• Actively support and promote an inclusive culture by personal actions and challenge those who act in an unacceptable manner.
• Maintain current affairs awareness, supporting other commercial staff to do likewise.
• Collation and presentation of commercial analysis work as required for management and reporting.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and / or training to fulfil.

• A Degree or relevant Higher Qualification or enrolled onto a relevant course and ongoing.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, with Civil Engineering sector being advantageous. Any other relevant construction experience may also be taken into consideration.…