Company:
Our client has a proven track record in developing projects from conception and managing closely to ensure a cohesive relationship between the design and implementation phases, through to completion. Their role on projects is to take on the position of Main Contractor on a Turnkey Design & Build basis to client’s specific requirements. As such, their experience of working in this nature means they have the CDM ability to cover the Principal Contractor role in connection with Principal Designer.
Duties: Tasks to be performed in this role
Tendering
* Identifying and assessing what the client requires.
* Researching the costs of materials, equipment and labour.
* Calculating overheads and desired profit.
* Collecting quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers and identifying the best one.
* Assessing risks on a project and allowing for these in the estimate.
* Using software to analyse company data, inflation, exchange rates and prices.
* Taking into account projected timescales and unforeseen events that may occur.
* Preparing and submitting quotations for work.
* Monitoring costs on projects as they proceed.
Quantity Surveying
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* Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with a project and works
* Monitor and assess project progress on a monthly basis
* Initiate invoicing of customers for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements in place
* Price, negotiate and agree costs and budgets for projects and project variances
* Resolve commercial and contractual disputes with the customer
* Manage and maximize cashflow to meet company standards and budgets
* Produce financial and management reports that monitor project progress
* Responsible for subcontractor enquiries, selection and order in line with individual project requirements
* Ensure business needs are met with regards to profit margin and risk identification
* Comply with Company policies, procedures and instructions at all times
* Implement new ideas and methods and continue to see ways of both improving contribution to the division’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company
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* Implement and promote equality and diversity policy
Required Competencies:
* Good organizational skills and able to work within project time constraints
* Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment
* Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively with contractors, site staff, third party suppliers and client team
* Excellent motivational and teamwork skills
* High level of integrity and drive for excellence