• Communicating with clients, colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of the project(s).
• Providing support pre-contract in relation to contract terms & conditions; including risk & opportunity analysis.
• Work with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
• Managing the handover of projects from pre-construction to construction team.
• Managing the Contracts in line with specific conditions (NEC / Bespoke / JCT etc.)
• Completion of timely Cost-To-Complete on new projects, and ensuring the management and update of same throughout the life of the project(s)
• Developing and managing Cash Flow based on project plan.
• Conducting pre-start meetings with supply chain, preparation and issue of Contracts for subcontractors.
• Preparation of Sub-Contractor / Supplier packages.
• Management of sub-contractors from commencement, through interim application to final account.
• Ensuring robust, accurate and timely CVR reporting at both project and business unit level, in line with reporting timetable.
• Completing robust, accurate and timely weekly commercial reports in line with business requirements.
• Completing the Application for Payment process in line with cash flow plan and contract conditions.
• Managing Change Control in line with contract conditions.
• Management of procurement for the project, including PO’s and invoice approval.
• Completing project re-measurement including the capture and evaluation of project variations
• Compilation of claims / significant variations and progressing these to resolution, with support from Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate
• Compiling the final account on projects and negotiating these to agreement, with support from the Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate.
The Quantity Surveyor will have the following qualification or equivalent
• A BSc in Quantity surveying or third level qualification in the construction industry with 5 years surveying experience or qualification through by experience (7 years) working at a quantity surveyor.
• A CSR card – level black
• A good working knowledge of construction and engineering processes
• A good working knowledge of construction and engineering contracts
The Quantity Surveyor will have a skill base that will include;
• IT proficient – Microsoft packages
• Experience in working with an industry project accounts software package e.g. COINS, REDSKY etc
• Experience in industry management software packages e.g. FOUR PROJECTS – ASTA Powerproject planning software
• Be strong in verbal and written communication skills
• Be a team leader with motivational and empathy skills
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
The Quantity Surveyor will have, or be encouraged to work towards developing the following qualifications and skills;