Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southwold
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £50k - £65k + Package

Company, Project & Benefits of an Quantity Surveyor:

Exciting Opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor! Our client, a leading provider in commercial & industrial new-build construction, interior fit-out & refurbishment, as well as office and welfare furniture supply and installation, is looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This role offers a prime opportunity to leverage your expertise in quantity surveying within a diverse and innovative construction environment, contributing to the successful delivery of a range of projects.

As an Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare commercial tender response documents on behalf of the company and in line with the commercial timetable.
• Apply risk management, value engineering and cost control mechanisms.
• Professionally manage the main contract between the client and the company (as Principal Contractor) from first valuation through to final account.
• Pricing and agreeing variations with the Contract Administrator.
• Prepare and agree final account with the Contract Administrator.
• Prepare ITT’s and PQQ’s for works package to subcontractors.
• Undertake costs analysis comparisons of subcontractors’ tenders.
• Prepare and execute subcontracts with successful works package subcontractors.
• Professionally manage subcontracts from first valuation through to final account.
• Measure and value subcontract works carried out on site.
• Assess exactitude of subcontract applications for payment and produce payment certification onto the relevant department.
• Review pricing and agreeing variations with the subcontractor.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with each subcontractor.
• Price forecast the cost of the different labour, plant and materials required for the project.
• Ensure a proactive approach to dispute avoidance.
• Compliance with Commercial and Company procedures through the Business Management System.
• Prepare monthly cost reports for each project and present to Project Director.
• Work in partnership with Project Manager
• Monitoring and managing risks from project inception to completion.
• Produce cashflow forecasts for each project based on programme of works produced by the Operations Manager.
• Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained
• Maintain/assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project
• Encourage and develop commercial awareness within the team
• Undertake the correct administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
• Challenge & manage in cost control/cost mitigation  
• Produce monthly AFP to the client for various types of contract
• Manage and maintain client contract management tool (CEMAR)
• Liaise with accounts department in line with application and invoice dates 

Experience:

• A practical and logical mind and methodical way of thinking.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work co-operatively as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative in resolving problems.
• Strong organizational, numeracy and financial management skills.
• Ability to write clear, precise reports and explain information to key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding and ability to use relevant IT packages.
• Confident negotiation skills.
• Industry recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Practical understanding of the NEC 3, NEC 4 and JCT 2016 contract suites (including relevant building contracts, warranties, and bonds).
• Driving Licence
• Ability to pass D&A Testing and BPSS Vetting
• Right to work in the UK 

Application Process: If you would like more information on this position of a Quantity Sureveyor or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Fiona Bird. This will be reviewed and a member of the Team will be in contact.