Quantity Surveyor

Great career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region

** NOTE – There is also an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor

The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers an excellent opportunity for long term career progression

Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor

* Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost

* Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met

* Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary

* Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation

* Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors

* Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment

* The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.

* Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff

* Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.

* Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills and Experience

* Knowledge of CEMAR

* Non
- Infrastructure water sector related experience

* Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role

* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working

* Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution

* Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports

* Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports

* Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead

* Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge

* A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.

* Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.

Ideal Qualifications

* Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience

* Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution

* Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors

* NEC3/4 Experience

This is an excellent opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking career progression

On offer is a very attractive financial package

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