The role:
Harlow District Council are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is available on short notice to join the Housing Operations team to support on a large construction programme. The candidate must be in Harlow a minumum of 4 days a week.
Pre-contract
* Work with the pre-construction, procurement and design teams to prepare early cost estimates of the proposed works and total project costs. Such works will include major refurbishment of building assets (envelope and internals) and routine maintenance and building compliance.
* Monitor the design development and update estimates of work / prepare cost plans at key stages of the design.
* Work closely with pre-contract team, identify and quantify risk.
* Assist with procurement strategy and the preparation of contract documents for tender.
* Assist with tender documentation and management of the tender process.
* Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings (noting these may very occasionally be after hours).
Construction stage
* Input into pre-start meetings and carry out due diligence and compliance checks before commencement of the works.
* Review project issues, risks and opportunities monthly.
* Provide accurate monthly financial reports to senior team.
* A key requirement is an ability to manage and present high volumes of cost data.
* Presenting financial reports / updates to stakeholders.
* Chair internal and external meetings and producing minutes.
* Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings (noting these may very occasionally be after hours).
Project Close
* Award PC when achieved.
* Settle the final accounts.
* Manage any defects and the defects period.
* Ensure copies of all close out / completion documents, such a test certificates, O&M manuals, “Golden Thread” information and product warranties etc. are obtained.
Qualifications/Experience & Key Requirements
* Suitably qualified in field.
* Chartered (RICS) is preferred.
* Demonstratable experience as quantity surveyor / contract administrator / employers agent.
* Strong knowledge in preparing and managing JCT Contracts