Quantity Surveyor

Due to recent success securing a variety of projects with Gatwick Airport Ltd, Costain have a fantastic opportunities for Quantity Surveyor to  join our growing Gatwick Frameworks delivery team, working at Gatwick and one day a week will be in St Mary Axe Liverpool street. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller schemes to larger schemes.

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. This role may work independently and will also work under the Commercial lead for the Frameworks. The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.

We will also consider an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

This will be covering Gatwick Airport Framework projects.

At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. 

Part-time opportunity - although this role is advertised on a Full-time basis, we would welcome applicants who would like to work on a part time basis. 

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• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team.
• Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications / documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer/company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors, and Customer representatives.
• Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports.
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge. 

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Desirable

• Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership