Overview
Quantity Surveyor role at Lanes Group – Derby area. 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri). Salary up to £42,000.
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor in our Commercial department to support commercial best practice, maximise value and minimise risk and cost for Lanes Group Ltd and our customers. Accurately value works undertaken and provide records to substantiate cost; ensure change control is managed effectively in both Main and Subcontract; manage client relationships at contract level.
Responsibilities
* Review commercial processes to stay relevant and recommend changes.
* Contractual knowledge to communicate terms and ensure understanding of project/contract.
* Work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage stress factors as they arise.
* Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements.
* Use performance data to identify opportunities and implement commercial processes to realise entitlements and opportunities.
* Support operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects.
* Administer contracts/projects, including value and cost control and maintenance of contemporaneous records.
* Accurately value works, provide records to substantiate cost, and issue payment applications in line with contractual timescales.
* Manage change control process, including early warnings/variations, maximising entitlement.
* Prepare financial statements for projects/contracts and work with operations to understand financial position; promote commercial awareness.
* Support development of individuals within the commercial team.
* Accept extra duties as situations arise.
* Manage Subcontract Accounts and occasional travel as required.
Skills and Behaviours
* HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar
* Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying or similar advantageous
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in utilities or civils desirable
* Experience in QS role
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* Strong knowledge of contracts
* Strong client relationships while protecting contractual entitlement
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
* 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Company vehicle
* Pension
* Death in service
* Training and progression opportunities
This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit it to recruitment.
The Lanes Group plc comprises a range of established service providers/subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Other
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Utilities
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