At McAvoy we bring expert design, manufacturing and project delivery skills together to create high quality modular buildings and where people can thrive.
Celebrating double success at this years MMC awards with 2 major project wins, we are now looking for an ambitious, dedicated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our highly successful Commercial team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Junior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for undertaking pre and post contract quantity surveying services and assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of building construction framework agreements.
* Manage main contract documents, including eg agreeing bond wording, contract signing, etc.
* Prepare payment schedules detailing main contract valuations and payment dates.
* Determine the extent and value of building work completed for interim payments to contractors as per contract.
* Pre-qualify sub-contractors to comply with Company procedure.
* Agree and issue sub-contractor packages.
* Assess and settle contractor’s claims throughout the contract.
* Provide professional advice on contractual matters.
* Monitor expenditure and provide monthly financial information, together with forecasts re costs.
* Project budget preparation to include confirmation of anticipated overhead contribution.
* Agree final accounts.
* Ensure variations are agreed with client in writing before work commences.
* Manage claims: e.g. extension of time, delays, disruption, out of sequence working.
* Prepare cost v value reconciliation document monthly.
* Work with the wider McAvoy Team to effectively represent and grow the business and contribute to the culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
* Carry out other duties that are consistent with the job holder’s knowledge and skills and are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts and to assist the company in achieving its goals and objectives.
What we look for
* Degree Qualified Candidate
* Experience working on projects across multiple sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, pharmaceutical
* Good understanding of the methods of construction.
* Awareness of current health and safety and environmental requirements.
* Sound commercial acumen.
* Excellent communication & negotiation skills
* High levels of organisational skills
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
* Ability to travel to Site, as and when required
Why join our team
* Highly competitive salary
* Private Medical Insurance, Health Cashplan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme
* Training and support for Continued Professional Development and professional memberships
* Enhanced family friendly benefits
* Health & Wellbeing Events
* Social events
* Electric charging onsite
* Hybrid working
OUR COMMITMENT
McAvoy is an employer of choice for people from different backgrounds and seeks to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunity. We passionately believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their career with the Company. The diversity of our people, their skills and abilities are the strengths that help us achieve our best.