Claims Quantity Surveyor
Initial 6 – 9 Month Contract
Outside IR35
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey – 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week from home
Oil & Gas sector
A Claims Quantity Surveyor is required to work on an outside IR35 contract basis based in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey.
The Claims Quantity Surveyor plays a pivotal role in the management, assessment, and resolution of contractual claims within the project. The Claims Quantity Surveyor is responsible for ensuring that claims are properly prepared, substantiated, and negotiated to safeguard the financial and legal interests of the Contractor.
As the Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will have a strong understanding of contract law, cost management, and dispute resolution procedures, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.
The Quantity Surveyor supports the Project Manager and the Preparations Lead in the following tasks.
* Analyse contract documents, project plans, and correspondence to identify potential claims and areas of risk.
* Prepare, assess, and submit claims for additional costs, extensions of time, variations, and other contractual entitlements.
* Review Subcontractor claims against scope. Agree the correct elements (cost and time) of any change in scope with Subcontractor team in support of the Project Manger
* Review Subcontractor claims against main contract scope. Identify the correct elements (cost and time) of any change in scope claimed by Subcontractor and prepare the on pass of the claims to Company incorporating Contractor elements.
* Quantify and substantiate claims through the collection and presentation of relevant evidence, including site records, schedules, and cost data.
* Collaborate with project teams, contractors, clients, and legal advisors to resolve claims efficiently and amicably.
* Negotiate settlements and participate in formal dispute resolution processes if necessary.
* Maintain accurate records of claims and associated documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
* Provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk management, and claims strategy throughout the project lifecycle.