Quantity Surveyor

Working with a leading contractor I am looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Commercial team for a large project based in the Bournemouth area, with hybrid working available. 

Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Quantity Surveyor will ensure that all contractual and financial entitlements for the project are fulfilled, while providing assistance to the Managing QS and Senior Quantity Surveyor in day to day running of the contract and duties.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• To work as directed by the Managing QS and Senior QS assisting with the control of costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety
• Ensure direct labour payments are monitored and reported correctly.
• Accurately report withheld, disputed or disallowed costs and assist with resolution of disputes.
• Assist with subcontract preparation, measurement of interim & final accounts & support the Quantity Surveyor in relation to disputed subcontract accounts & claims.
• Monitor & expedite payments from the client
• Ensure contract files and records are maintained and keep up to date.
• Assist in preparation of cash forecasts.
• Ensure final accounts are prepared timely and accurately.
• Ensure financial information for audits is collated and cost assurance processes are followed.
• Ensure actual costs are collated in accordance with the respective WBS and all cost base requirements are captured.
• To correlate and abstract information from contract records to enable valuation of a) subcontract accounts, b) claims, c) variations.
• To assist in preparation of progress application for payment to client
• To evaluate subcontractors applications.
• Effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders

About The Candidate

Essential:

• To hold or be working towards or studying towards a formal qualification in quantity surveying
• Possess a basic understanding of contractual, financial & quantity surveying skills.

Desirable:

• A knowledge of water/wastewater industry
• Experience within a civil construction background would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with colleagues whose work will be impacted by your activities.