We're looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor to our team here at Vipond, on a hybrid basis based out of our East Kilbride offices, near Glasgow. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Quantity Surveying team.
At Vipond, you will join a renowned fire safety solution and services business who have protected communities and assets for over 50 years. We protect people first, and your health and well-being are important to us. People are at the heart of everything we do and thats why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy.
Vipond are looking for committed individuals of the highest calibre to join our expanding team. From on-site training to University Degree courses, we will provide you with the support and training to fully develop your potential.
As part of the Chubb family, we have an exciting future ahead filled with new opportunities for you to be part of. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place.
SALARY: Upto £45K dependent on experience
31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Company vehicle
Company pension
Employee Referral Scheme (£1000 per hire)
Goals and Objectives:
To be part of the Quantity Surveying team working on commercial aspects of a portfolio of design and build projects of a gross value of circa £500k to £4 million.
The candidate will be expected to regularly work from site.
Responsibilities:
Administration of the Main Contract(s) including assisting with Project Control information, Change Management and cash collection
Administration of the Subcontract Agreements holistically under the portfolio, including execution of the project subcontract strategy
Assist with providing an advisory service regarding various standard forms of agreement (including JCT, NEC etc.) to ensure that best practices are adopted and implemented throughout the project life span including inception, delivery and close out
Assist in development and responsibility for Subcontract procurement and negotiation of all Subcontract Scope of Works and terms and conditions
Assist with the commercial management of all subcontract works NEC (plus all other standard forms and Options)
Managing Change, including valuing change and agreeing value consequences to Subcontractors
Attending monthly valuation meeting with client(s) and subcontractor(s)
Submitting financial and strategic reports (CVR, Cash Flows, Cost Plans, etc.) and project control data to the Contracts Director
Be party to the adjudication of contract disputes with Subcontractors and Customers alike
Develop commercial awareness of subcontractors and project staff through life of project
Experience:
Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
Experience in business processes with a hands-on approach, sharing and enacting best practice
Experience in assisting with the Administration of Contracts in both Client and Subcontract
Experience in influencing and management of confrontational and difficult situations in a professional manner
This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor who lives within commutable distance of East Kilbride or Glasgow.
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