Quantity Surveyor

My client is a very successful engineering company based in Hurlford. They are looking for Quantity Surveyor.

Job Purpose:

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to the business. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the operations team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers’ representatives
• Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners’ Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or related subject.
• 5 years’ experience working in a commercial team.
• Previous experience working in the rail industry.
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office, including Excel.
• Teamwork Achievement Focus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.