Robert Half is working with a worldwide operating company to recruit for a Construction Contracts/Projects Controller with very strong experience in Quantity Surveyor (QS) based in Northampton office based full time. The company has a leading position in the market with very tenured staff.
Quantity Surveyor (QS) experience must be from Construction
The main purpose of this role as part of the finance team to achieve the finance goals and targets set by the business. The person will need to be an excellent communicator, well organised and able to review / implement written procedures which will ensure that company targets are achieved. Colleagues are actively encouraged to suggest improvements in current working processes and are required to be flexible in their approach to meeting the departments ever changing requirements as a result of constant process development.
Responsibilities
1. Review of customer contracts, negotiation with contractors, highlighting and reporting issues when necessary.
2. Applying for Stage Payments; Off-Site Goods Payment (Raising Valuations & Vesting Certificate
3. Maintaining regularly Schedule of Valuation Dates
4. Maintaining Retention Schedule, responsible for reconciling and chasing of retention amounts regularly including raising contract valuations
5. Reconciliation of Contract Ledger Debtors.
6. Reviewing customer credit terms.
7. Chasing Payments from Customers.
8. Prompt resolution of queries on construction contracts.
9. Production of Invoices
10. Posting Cash Receipt Journals
11. Maintaining Contract Orders & Warranties Register
Requirements
12. Construction and legal or contract compliance background
13. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
14. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
15. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
16. Confidence working with numbers
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.