Job Title: Quantity SurveyorWorking Hours: 08:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-13:00 Sat (occasional Saturdays)Reports to: Commercial ManagerAccountable to: Project DirectorLocation: Site Base / Central London Job Summary:
* Managing and controlling the costs of construction projects, from initial budgeting and procurement to the final account.
* Financial management, risk mitigation, cost forecasting and reporting, negotiating sub-contracts, contract and subcontract administration, variations and final accounts.
* Provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and ensuring that the Company’s objectives are achieved.
* Liaise with Employer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims, and any additional payments.
Main Duties / Responsibilities / Requirements:
* Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place.
* Carry out cost management, including forecasting.
* Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team, for the commercial performance and strategy.
* Ensure that main contracts and subcontracts are administered in line with the provisions of the JCT Design and Build Contract / Sub-Contract and agreed amendments. Deep knowledge and proven experience in administering JCT Design and Build Contracts on behalf of Main Contractor / Developer are essential.
* Ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified.
* Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
* Ensure that good client relationships are fostered
* Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
* Measure, price, negotiate and agree on budgets and costs for changes / variations to project scope
* Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure the timely completion of agreed actions
* Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments, issue payments, and pay less notices timely.
* Track Employer instructions and carry out valuations.
* Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance.
Essential Requirements for the Role:
* UK Main Contractor or developer experience on residential or commercial projects with a construction value above £30m, as a quantity surveyor.
* Experience in administering JCT Design and Build Contract and Subcontract.
* Minimum 3 years of experience as a quantity surveyor.
* Construction or quantity surveying-related academic background.
* Fluency in English.
Skills:
* Have good IT skills (including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word); Have good numeracy and literacy skills
* Familiarity with measurement software such as Bluebeam or AUTO CAD
Knowledge:
* Familiarity with JCT Design & Build contracts and knowledge of current Construction Law
* Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors on behalf of Main Contractors / Developers
Behavior:
* Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team
Salary:Depending on experience