Role Purpose
The provision of a professional and cost-effective quantity surveying service both pre and post works contract across the Capital Delivery Team
Responsibilitites
Review and interrogate contractor quotations
Interpret drawings and value measured works
Visit sites to gain further understanding of the works and review contactor monthly payment applications
Support the development and implementation of technical specifications and contract documentation, ensuring that they reflect the relevant standards in accordance with contract management best practice.
Responsible for the commercial evaluation of tenders. Contracts in the procurement pipeline are currently valued at approximately £4m.
Responsible for commercial management of the contracts within the capital programme
Identify and suggest improvements to current ways of working in order to deliver a more efficient and effective service.
Understand and work effectively within relevant Council policies and procedures in order to ensure the major project delivery is delivered on time, to budget and to the expected quality standard, and that professional support and advice is procured in an efficient and effective manner.
Review contractor quotations in response to s20 notices
Ensure the accurate reconciliation of project costs and the agreed final account to enable the recovery of leaseholder major works contributionsRequirements
Quantity Surveying Degree or similar construction qualification
Knowledge and understanding of the wide range of procurement methods within construction.
Commercial skills – financial control, work in progress, pipeline, budgeting and reporting
Clear understanding of specifications, schedules of rates, design drawings and statutory documents.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently either independently or as a member of a team.
Ability to demonstrate a disciplined approach to time and workload management.
A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with substantial post qualification building surveying experience.
Experience of working in a large multi-functional organisation or business within either the public or private sector, in a development or construction related field.
Experience of providing high levels of service and professional practice and achieving high level
Significant experience in the construction related project delivery of medium to large and complex projects to construct, refurbish, adapt, and maintain public sector estate