Join our client as a Quantity Surveyor, working on large water projects where you’ll play a key role in managing costs and supporting successful project delivery.
Our Client has a requirement for a Quantity Surveyor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Surrey, England.
Role Purpose:
The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible to the Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader.
Job Role Responsibilities:
Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation
Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget
Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications
Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts, including management of contract change
Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy
Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers’ representatives
Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Have an understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation
Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts
Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management
Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution, and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager
Qualifications
Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES
Proactive in self-development and professional qualification
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included