Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Hybrid, Matfen near Newcastle-upon Tyne

Salary up to £65k + company vehicle

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join a leading security and access control company that partners with some of the UK's largest utility providers, including National Grid and Scottish Power.

We are hiring a Quantity Surveyor to join our business and cover the below;

• Develop a sound proficiency in quantity surveying skills and practice.
• Develop experience and proficiency in construction methods, processes and the review of commercial / cost implications of all technical and design information
• Understanding the plan of the project.
• Monthly progress valuations of projects
• Timely and accurate variations submissions
• Attain a full understanding of how the parties to a contract hold responsibility for the timely delivery of a project and their obligations, rights and remedies in the event of delaying events.
• Liaise with the Project Manager regarding contractual issues and their possible effect on profitability.
• Adhering to all the environmental and safety standards.
• Attain a full understanding and sound working knowledge of compiling subcontract order(s).
• Ensure subcontracts are properly prepared and signed off.
• Ensure that all Contractual requirements for bonds, guarantees and or warranties are obtained from subcontractors.
• Manage the procurement of key subcontracts with particular emphasis on the proper transfer of risk.
• Monitor and review material differences between subcontractor applications and their payments, provide advice etc to pre-empt possible adjudications.
• Advise on and where required, draft all contractual notices, and also from subcontractors and suppliers etc.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of the payment processes under the Main and subcontracts.
• In conjunction with site staff implement and maintain the appropriate records required to manage a construction contract i.e. Engineers diaries,
• Programme reports, As-built records and evidence etc.
• Process payments and notify all subcontractors in accordance with the Construction Act.
• Monitor and pursue the proper collection of all contractual documentation due from subcontractors.
• Attending site visits and client meetings

To perform this role fully you will be able to demonstrate the below competencies;

• Must have working knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Working understanding of procurement practices and forms of main and subcontract
• Good understanding of Cost/Value process and reporting
• HND/HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with different personalities and remain calm.
• A hardworking and detailed-orientated individual.