Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Monitor and chase Main Contract payments
• To always act professionally and promote the company’s best standards and practices
• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
• Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works
• Compile accurate subcontractor liabilities, accruals, and ensure these are up to date and considered in the forecast updates.
• Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy
• Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team.
• Ensure that high quality subcontracts are written so that they are inclusive of their responsibilities in terms of quality, programme, health, safety, environmental etc.
• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.
• 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.
• Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project section through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
• Ensure staff are aware of their role within the project team
• Ensure all contractual notices are issued in accordance with the sub-contract and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
• Help to maximise staff morale
• 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)
• 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
• Complete tasks as requested by their line manager.
• Ensure subcontracts appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
• Review and collate records of subcontractors work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor
• 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)
• Ensure that sub-contractor scope of works is clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.
• Monitor and maximise cash flow.

Requirements

• 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.
• A degree in Quantity surveying and relevant experience obtained.
• Adequate experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• 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).

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance