Quantity Surveyor

About The Role: 

Key responsibilities of this role are to oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all projects, ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business 

Working hours: 8am - 5pm; Monday to Thursday & 8am - 2.30pm; Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manor, in line with scope, price and programme.
•  Capable of valuing and interpreting variation quotations and contractor quotes.
•  Proven ability to submit detailed Applications for Payment in a timely manner
•  Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement
•  Understanding of timely notifications
•  Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account
•  Analysing actual costs and future expenditure, highlighting any errors or inconsistencies monthly
•  Forecasting estimated value, cost and margin on a monthly basis, reconciling any movements in the month by exception, and reporting on any variances from the tender allowances
•  Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due, including retentions
•  Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to affect the forecast outturn of a project
•  Developing an understanding of the conditions of contract relating to any project and ensuring the Businesses rights are preserved and entitlement is safeguarded where practicable
•  Processing, drafting and issuing Subcontract Orders to meet contract requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors, issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary
•  Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review 

People Management

• Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
•  Understanding Client requirements and always conducting business in a professional manner
•  Good communication skills, both oral and written.
•  Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions. 

About You: 

Mandatory 

Preferred

• Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
•  Experience administering Framework Agreements 

Personal Attributes

• Proven negotiation skills.
•  Ability to think analytically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
•  A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness.
•  Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
•  Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
•  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
•  Ability to meet tight deadlines.
•  Receptivity and adaptability to change.
•  Good influencing skills
•  Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly