We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our busy Commercial team as we continue to grow here at WGM, this will be a full time permanent role working on a hybrid capacity from our Glasgow office. The overall purpose of the role is to provide commercial support across all business streams concerning financial and contractual matters arising through the management of various contracts and sub-contracts and working under the guidance of a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Build and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external parties.
* Prepare and send enquiries to sub-contractors inviting them to tender.
* Seek to minimize the cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.
* Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts.
* Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner.
* Contract and sub-contract management and administration as required.
* Certification of payment applications from subcontractors.
* Compilation of costs for compensation events and the management of change.
* Management of Change Control including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
* Assist to avoid disputes with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
* Production of CVRs and analysis of same.
* Prepare and process formal documentation for sub-contractor payments.
* Preparing valuations for payment applications to the client.
* Assisting in the compilation of commercial / contractual responses. to the client and subcontractors.
* Monitor and report on expenditure on contracts compared to budgets and forecasts.
To be considered for this position you will be a Quantity Surveyor with at least 2-3 years’ experience within a similar level role. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. Travel to various sites might be required for this position so a full Uk driving license is essential for the role.
To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review
About Us
Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.
We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.
WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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