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Quantity surveyor - civil engineering

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COLEMAN JAMES LTD
Quantity surveyor
Posted: 10h ago
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Overall Objective To provide effective commercial management of contracts within the relevant sector, ensuring financial performance is optimised and contractual obligations are fulfilled. Key Responsibilities Prepare interim valuations and final accounts Procure subcontractors in line with programme targets and company policies, including competency checks, recommendations, pre-order meetings, order placement, and warranties Administer subcontractor contracts, including managing progress meetings, delay assessments, variations, dayworks, clean-up notices, damages, material waste, defects, and issuing relevant notifications Assess and process subcontractor applications and payments promptly and accurately, including issuing payment notices and applying contra charges where appropriate Agree final accounts with subcontractors Measure works from drawings and on site Evaluate variations and provisional sums accurately and in a timely manner, with ongoing monitoring Manage weekly payments for direct labour and plant subcontractors Maintain control over material costs Produce accurate internal valuations, subcontract liabilities, and cost value reconciliations in accordance with commercial reporting deadlines Work collaboratively with the Site Manager and project delivery team to monitor progress and its impact on margins, including the preparation of joint monthly preliminaries budgets Ensure accurate and high-quality records are kept throughout the project Identify and notify of delays in coordination with the Quantity Surveying line manager Prepare take-offs and bills of quantities for the estimating department to support tender submissions Please note: This list is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve over time in line with the needs of the business, without significantly altering the nature or level of responsibility of the post. General Responsibilities Uphold high standards of health and safety in accordance with legislation and company policy Take an active role in personal development through the appraisal process and participation in relevant training opportunities Promote equality, dignity, and respect in all working relationships Key Performance Measures Meeting project and reporting deadlines Accuracy of financial assessments and documentation Contribution to improving overall project profit margins Qualifications and Experience Minimum HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline Proven experience working on projects within the relevant sector Personal Attributes Strong telephone manner and interpersonal communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills Produces accurate work within required timescales Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to working safely and efficiently Keeps colleagues informed of key developments and progress Strong organisational and time management skills Professional and courteous at all times Open-minded and receptive to feedback and alternative perspectives Takes ownership of personal performance and ongoing development This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency

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