Quantity Surveyor

Description

This role will involve managing cost and commercial aspects of a variety of projects and task orders issued against the service contract. The successful candidate will utilise a mixture of fixed price quotations and the selected schedule of rates (SOR) to put together estimates. Use quantity surveying/measure software to produce final accounts for issuing to our client. Duties will also include management of the WIP for the projects team, assisting in the production estimates and meeting the client QS and auditor to resolve queries and agree accounts for invoicing.

• Final Account Preparation: Preparing the final account for the mechanical and electrical works, which includes comparing actual costs against estimates and accounting for any variations or changes. Liaise directly with the client QS and auditor to manage and resolve queries.
• Cost Control: Monitoring costs and expenses during the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities and potential cost overruns.
• QSHE: Comply with a no-compromise approach to Health & Safety regulations and PPE and report any near misses or potential hazards.
• Budgeting: Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of project/minor work forecasts and budgets, alongside contract manager and supervisor, ensuring that costs are accurately accounted for.
• Learning & Development: Mentor Junior staff/apprentice QS. Provide ongoing development activities to stretch the team and identify specific requirements as part of one to ones and PDR’s.
• Pricing and Procurement: Obtaining quotes and negotiating prices for materials and equipment from suppliers and subcontractors. Managing the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Quantity Take-off: Measuring and quantifying the quantities of Mechanical and Electrical components needed for the project, such as cables, conduits, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, Pipework, fittings, pumps, vessels and other mechanical or electrical equipment. Complete measured estimates on the measuring software utilised on the contract.

Requirements

• Understanding of the CDM regulations 2015.
• Results/ task orientated, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience pricing works and producing quotations and cost breakdowns.
• Communication:Communicate clearly and closely, sharing information and updates regularly to all team members, the client and end users to support the drive for service improvement across the contract.
• Good analytical skills
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification.
• An understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety Compliance within an M&E environment
• Experience/Knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical installation, maintenance, and inspection, testing and commissioning.
• Experience working on Measured Term Contract (MTC)
• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Qualified Electrical and Mechanical.
• Smartphone/ Tablet, uniform, PPE
• Experience using CAFM systems.
• Previous experience as Quantity Surveyor for M&E contracts (contractor side).
• IT Literate

Benefits

• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
• Competitive pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Private Medical Insurance Single Cover on completion of 12 month' service, with the opportunity to pay for additional cover for partner/dependants
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus option to purchase an additional 5 days leave every year
• Company Sick Pay
• Additional earnings available through overtime - if wanted
• Life Assurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance