Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Working Hours: 08:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-13:00 Sat (occasional Saturdays)

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Accountable to: Project Director

Location: Site Base / Central London

Job Summary:

• Managing and controlling the costs of construction projects, from initial budgeting and procurement to the final account.
• Financial management, risk mitigation, cost forecasting and reporting, negotiating sub-contracts, contract and subcontract administration, variations and final accounts.
• Provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and ensuring that the Company’s objectives are achieved.
• Liaise with Employer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims, and any additional payments.

Main Duties / Responsibilities / Requirements:

• Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place. 
• Carry out cost management, including forecasting.
• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team, for the commercial performance and strategy.
• Ensure that main contracts and subcontracts are administered in line with the provisions of the JCT Design and Build Contract / Sub-Contract and agreed amendments. Deep knowledge and proven experience in administering JCT Design and Build Contracts on behalf of Main Contractor / Developer are essential.
• Ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified.
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
• Ensure that good client relationships are fostered
• Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
• Measure, price, negotiate and agree on budgets and costs for changes / variations to project scope
• Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure the timely completion of agreed actions
•  Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments, issue payments, and pay less notices timely.
• Track Employer instructions and carry out valuations.
• Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• UK Main Contractor or developer experience on residential or commercial projects with a construction value above £30m, as a quantity surveyor.
•  Experience in administering JCT Design and Build Contract and Subcontract.
•  Minimum 3 years of experience as a quantity surveyor.
•  Construction or quantity surveying-related academic background.
•  Fluency in English.

Skills:

• Have good IT skills (including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word); Have good numeracy and literacy skills
• Familiarity with measurement software such as Bluebeam or AUTO CAD 

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with JCT Design & Build contracts and knowledge of current Construction Law
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors on behalf of Main Contractors / Developers

Behavior:

• Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team

Salary:

Depending on experience

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