Project Quantity surveyor

•        Communicating with clients, colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of the project(s).

•        Providing support pre-contract in relation to contract terms & conditions; including risk & opportunity analysis.

•        Work with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.

•        Managing the handover of projects from pre-construction to construction team.

•        Managing the Contracts in line with specific conditions (NEC / Bespoke / JCT etc.) 

•        Completion of timely Cost-To-Complete on new projects, and ensuring the management and update of same throughout the life of the project(s)

•        Developing and managing Cash Flow based on project plan.

•        Conducting pre-start meetings with supply chain, preparation and issue of Contracts for subcontractors. 

•        Preparation of Sub-Contractor / Supplier packages. 

•        Management of sub-contractors from commencement, through interim application to final account.

•        Ensuring robust, accurate and timely CVR reporting at both project and business unit level, in line with reporting timetable.

•        Completing robust, accurate and timely weekly commercial reports in line with business requirements.

•        Completing the Application for Payment process in line with cash flow plan and contract conditions.

•        Managing Change Control in line with contract conditions. 

•        Management of procurement for the project, including PO’s and invoice approval.

•        Completing project re-measurement including the capture and evaluation of project variations 

•        Compilation of claims / significant variations and progressing these to resolution, with support from Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate

•        Compiling the final account on projects and negotiating these to agreement, with support from the Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate.

Requirements

The Quantity Surveyor will have the following qualification or equivalent

•        A BSc in Quantity surveying or third level qualification in the construction industry with 5 years surveying experience or qualification through by experience (7 years) working at a quantity surveyor.

•        A CSR card – level black

•        A good working knowledge of construction and engineering processes

•        A good working knowledge of construction and engineering contracts 

The Quantity Surveyor will have a skill base that will include;

•        IT proficient – Microsoft packages

•        Experience in working with an industry project accounts software package e.g. COINS, REDSKY etc

•        Experience in industry management software packages e.g. FOUR PROJECTS – ASTA Powerproject planning software

•        Be strong in verbal and written communication skills

•        Be a team leader with motivational and empathy skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

The Quantity Surveyor will have, or be encouraged to work towards developing the following qualifications and skills;