Quantity Surveyor - (Closing date - 31/10/2024)
Overall Objective:
Overall commercial management of several construction schemes for the Environment Agency and Water Industry clients in Yorkshire and the Northeast.
Working on recently renewed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities:
- Civils provide commercial support to site and project managers
- Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion
- Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Subcontractors
- Monitor cost accuracy and maintain Subcontract liabilities
- Monitor and update costs of projects by preparing and presenting monthly Valuation Reports (CVRs) and Cost to Completion estimations
- Tender and negotiate contracts: Estimate the target costs and budget prices. Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
- Report directly to clients and managers including presenting valuation reports and cost estimation
- Understanding of NEC 4 contract and framework documents and be able to communicate the associated risks to the project team.
General Responsibilities:
- The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
- To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities.
- To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Key Measures:
- Achieving internal and external deadlines
- Accurate internal and external reports
- Implementation of best commercial practice to maximise commercial performance.
Experience & Qualifications:
- HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent – desirable
- Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes - essential
- Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent
- Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- Valid UK driving Licence
- Valid CSCS card
Personal Skills:
- Aptitude for maths: numerical prowess to guide other surveyors through cost estimation processes Mathematical knowledge is essential during the budgeting and tendering process
- Negotiation skills: good negotiation skills to get the best value for money and good contracts for your clients
- Analytical skills: to analyse the reports and recommend ways to prevent deviations from budgets. Analytical skills help you analyse the reports and contractual terms
- Able to work independently and / or guide a small team
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North East & Tees Valley
Durham Office, 0191 377 4570
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Leeds Office, 0113 399 3030