Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team.
• Help to maximise staff morale
• Ensure that subcontract payments made are done on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality
• Ensure that sub-contractor scope of works is clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.
• Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy
• Ensure staff are aware of their role within the project team
• Monitor and ensure subcontract attendances are provided in line with the subcontract and that any potential contra-charges are recorded and recovered Ensure staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business’s commercial interests.
• Monitor and maximise cash flow.
• Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc)
• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
• Ensure that high quality subcontracts are written so that they are inclusive of their responsibilities in terms of quality, programme, health, safety, environmental etc.
• Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project section through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
• Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works
• Ensure subcontracts appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
• Compile accurate subcontractor liabilities, accruals, and ensure these are up to date and considered in the forecast updates.
• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.
• Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect the business’s contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and consultancy agreements)
• To always act professionally and promote the company’s best standards and practices
• Review and collate records of subcontractors work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor
• Monitor and chase Main Contract payments
• Ensure all contractual notices are issued in accordance with the sub-contract and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
• Complete tasks as requested by their line manager.

Requirements

• A degree in Quantity surveying and relevant experience obtained.
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Adequate experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Private medical care
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Employee Assistance programme
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• Competitive salary
• Life Assurance
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance