Job Purpose

Our client is one of the country’s leading EPCMs, working on high technology projects including Energy from Waste, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical and Nuclear, continued expansion has created this exciting and interesting opportunity. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the overall day to day management of the commercial and surveying aspects of new build, refurb and design and build projects.

Responsibilities

• Register and acknowledge receipt of all project enquiries
• Manage/monitor all commercial aspects of projects
• Develop and maintain accurate cost reporting /monitoring/forecasting for:
  • Building works
  • Engineering works
  • Preliminaries
  • Design cost/performance
  • Increased cost/market trends
• Identify areas of risk/scope and develop with the project team
• Manage and produce/take off Bill of Quants (BoQ)
• Produce control document when project secured
• Review proposals with Designers and select/agree subcontractor enquiry list
• Produce monthly status report including items listed above
• Lead procurement of subcontract works packages
• Organise and chair subcontract settlements
• Provide support in respect to legal/contract issues associated with the project
• Attend post tender/pre-qual interviews and report accordingly
• Attend site meetings as necessary
• Input to the supply chain/preferred suppliers for constructional elements in conjunction with project teams for subcontractors/suppliers

The Person

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or construction related subject
• Post qualification construction experience with a main contractor
• Strong track record on commercial build projects
• Experience of package negotiation
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and logical skills
• Able to work accurately with figures
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel

Preferable

• Chartered Membership of RICS or CIOB
• Working knowledge of Powerpoint