Job Description
The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will work as part of the Business Unit commercial team to provide general Quantity Surveying services for projects and tendering support as required. The position involves interfacing on a regular basis with a dedicated Quantity Surveyor, Operations, Finance and Engineering departments and working directly with local project sites and Project/Site Managers to ensure optimum delivery of projects. The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the role to reflect changing business needs through flexibility, adaptability, and determination to achieve the demanding performance objectives required to ensure all KPIs are attained. The role is a hybrid position including travel and working from a site.
Responsibilities & Duties
Including But Not Limited To The Following
* Assisting in understanding clients' requirements
* Assisting in preparing monthly management reports
* Understanding and applying health and safety regulations
* Allocating work to subcontractors
* Assisting in arranging payments for completed work
* Preparing tender and contract documents
* Writing reports
* Procurement of sub-contractors and Supporting Quantity Surveyor in preparation of contract documents
* Supporting Quantity Surveyor in preparation of initial project budgets and thereafter maintaining them on a regular basis through the life cycle of the project
* Supporting Quantity Surveyor in preparation and agreement of variations for civil and electrical works with clients
* Supporting Quantity Surveyor in preparation of valuation claims based on the Activity Schedules set up at Contract Award
* Ensure that a detailed measure of works completed is maintained on an ongoing basis
* Apply stringent commercial awareness when splitting these milestone payments to ensure that cash flow is maximized
* Supporting Quantity Surveyor in timely submission of cost/value reconciliations
* Supporting Quantity Surveyor in management of sub-contractor valuations and associated payments
* Maintain accurate cost reporting systems and associated projections
* Completion of internal monthly cost forecasting and project reviews
* Efficient use of the company IT systems for document control between Omexom, client, designers, and sub-contractors
Governance
Interfaces And Relationships With Key Stakeholders Include
* Business Unit General Manager
* Senior Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor
* Financial Controller
* Operations Managers
* Project Managers
* External bodies
* Customer Representatives
Person Specification
Qualifications And Experience
* Degree qualified with an RICS accredited degree in a related subject, such as a BSc in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management.
* IT literate
* Excellent communication combined with analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
* Strong commercial focus with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Ability to use initiative to develop new approaches and improve systems.
* Good decision-making and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills where appropriate.
* A flexible/adaptable approach to job role, working away from home when required to a fast-changing business environment.
* Highly motivated with strong levels of accountability and ownership.
* Access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the role, with the flexibility to travel throughout the UK when required.
* A working knowledge of Standard forms of Contract
Desirable
An understanding or awareness of the electrical contracting industry or broader utility environment would be advantageous.
Values
* Team Spirit & Generosity – Able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
* Trust and Empowerment – Enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
* Integrity and Responsibility – Enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
* Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
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