Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Southwold

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £50k - £65k + Package

Company, Project & Benefits of an Quantity Surveyor:

Exciting Opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor! Our client, a leading provider in commercial & industrial new-build construction, interior fit-out & refurbishment, as well as office and welfare furniture supply and installation, is looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This role offers a prime opportunity to leverage your expertise in quantity surveying within a diverse and innovative construction environment, contributing to the successful delivery of a range of projects.

As an Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

Prepare commercial tender response documents on behalf of the company and in line with the commercial timetable.

Apply risk management, value engineering and cost control mechanisms.

Professionally manage the main contract between the client and the company (as Principal Contractor) from first valuation through to final account.

Pricing and agreeing variations with the Contract Administrator.

Prepare and agree final account with the Contract Administrator.

Prepare ITT’s and PQQ’s for works package to subcontractors.

Undertake costs analysis comparisons of subcontractors’ tenders.

Prepare and execute subcontracts with successful works package subcontractors.

Professionally manage subcontracts from first valuation through to final account.

Measure and value subcontract works carried out on site.

Assess exactitude of subcontract applications for payment and produce payment certification onto the relevant department.

Review pricing and agreeing variations with the subcontractor.

Prepare and agree final accounts with each subcontractor.

Price forecast the cost of the different labour, plant and materials required for the project.

Ensure a proactive approach to dispute avoidance.

Compliance with Commercial and Company procedures through the Business Management System.

Prepare monthly cost reports for each project and present to Project Director.

Work in partnership with Project Manager

Monitoring and managing risks from project inception to completion.

Produce cashflow forecasts for each project based on programme of works produced by the Operations Manager.

Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement

Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained

Maintain/assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project

Encourage and develop commercial awareness within the team

Undertake the correct administration, including change management and maintain associated registers

Challenge & manage in cost control/cost mitigation

Produce monthly AFP to the client for various types of contract

Manage and maintain client contract management tool (CEMAR)

Liaise with accounts department in line with application and invoice dates

Experience:

A practical and logical mind and methodical way of thinking.

Ability to be self-motivated and work co-operatively as part of a team.

Ability to take initiative in resolving problems.

Strong organizational, numeracy and financial management skills.

Ability to write clear, precise reports and explain information to key stakeholders.

Strong understanding and ability to use relevant IT packages.

Confident negotiation skills.

Industry recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying

Practical understanding of the NEC 3, NEC 4 and JCT 2016 contract suites (including relevant building contracts, warranties, and bonds).

Driving Licence

Ability to pass D&A Testing and BPSS Vetting

Right to work in the UK

Application Process: If you would like more information on this position of a Quantity Sureveyor or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Fiona Bird. This will be reviewed and a member of the Team will be in contact