Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

As a rapidly growing business, our Utilities Infrastructure team are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you. 

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities:

1. Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
2. Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
3. Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
4. Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
5. Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract.
6. Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration:

1. Monitor and track contract obligations.
2. Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
3. Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues.
4. Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
5. Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
6. Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management:

1. Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
2. Capture and report cost variances.
3. Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation:

1. Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
2. Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
3. Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
4. Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
5. Prepare monthly valuations.
6. Maintain change registers.
7. Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

• Civil or Infrastructure experience
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course
• Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable
• Good data interrogation skills
• Line Management experience
• Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge and experience
• Experience of Management accounts
• Proficient  in Microsoft office particularly Excel, Access and keen to extend knowledge on software packages
• Previous experience in construction or similar sector
• Valid driving licence
• CSCS card at appropriate lev

Additional Information

Salary Range / Charge Rate: 45-55
Salary Category: Below £75,000