Quantity Surveyor
OCS GroupOCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment
About The Role:
About The Role:
Key responsibilities of this role are to oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all projects, ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business
Working hours: 8am - 5pm; Monday to Thursday & 8am - 2.30pm; Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manor, in line with scope, price and programme.
- Capable of valuing and interpreting variation quotations and contractor quotes.
- Proven ability to submit detailed Applications for Payment in a timely manner
- Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement
- Understanding of timely notifications
- Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account
- Analysing actual costs and future expenditure, highlighting any errors or inconsistencies monthly
- Forecasting estimated value, cost and margin on a monthly basis, reconciling any movements in the month by exception, and reporting on any variances from the tender allowances
- Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due, including retentions
- Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to affect the forecast outturn of a project
- Developing an understanding of the conditions of contract relating to any project and ensuring the Businesses rights are preserved and entitlement is safeguarded where practicable
- Processing, drafting and issuing Subcontract Orders to meet contract requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors, issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary
- Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review
People Management
- Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
- Understanding Client requirements and always conducting business in a professional manner
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions.
About You:
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Mandatory
- Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel
- Experience of administering Construction Contracts
- Good analytical skills
- Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Good report writing skills
Preferred
- Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
- Experience administering Framework Agreements
Personal Attributes
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Ability to think analytically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
- A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness.
- Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
- Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Receptivity and adaptability to change.
- Good influencing skills
- Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.