Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor, dependant on experience, to enhance the current team and support projects in all commercial aspects of the business. This role requires someone who is dynamic and wishes to develop their career quickly and progress upward within the business. We are looking for someone with previous contractor experience to administer the quantity surveying function on these projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with applications, contract change management, subcontractor procurement and management, and project reporting, along with a good working knowledge of the standard construction contracts including JCT, NEC3 and NEC4.

Responsibilities

Attend site regularly to provide commercial support, including regular working away and overnight stays; Review and ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions; Attend site as required and ensure commercial compliance is being followed; Ensure applications and invoices are issued on time, accurate and in adherence to the contract terms; Commercially manage change events for a successful outcome; Review any debtors and assist the credit control team with any outstanding payments; Monthly reporting of WIP and Cost Value Reports; Review of weekly operational reports for commercial tracking; Provide contractual and commercial assistance on projects, including attending progress meetings and assisting with programme management under NEC projects; Commercially manage subcontractors - placing of orders and certification of applications, management of change and agreement of the final accounts; Resolve any client financial or contractual issues and disputes and Final Account projects; Control WIP levels and review monthly; Review and control monthly Gross Profit report to ensure accurate costs and revenues; Mentor junior members of the team

Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar industry recognised qualification; Minimum 5 years post graduate experience; Understanding of the implications of health and safety regulations; Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes; Good written and verbal communication skills and professional manner; Ability to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen for value and cost management; Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task and re-prioritize, whilst maintaining an attention to detail; Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team; Previous contractor experience; Experience with applications, contract change management, subcontractor procurement and management, and project reporting; Good working knowledge of standard construction contracts including JCT, NEC3 and NEC4

Nice to have

On-site experience

Benefits

Discretionary bonus; Potential annual bonus based on profitability of the business; 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as standard, plus up to 5 additional days based on length of service; Option to buy additional holidays; Christmas shutdown; Annual pay review; Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions; Car allowance/company car; Flexible start and finish times; Free on-site parking; Annual appraisal including learning & development plan; Excellent career progression and training opportunities; Investors in People recognition; Access to employee assistance programme, including counselling services and mental health first aiders; Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events