Job Purpose

Our client is one of the country’s leading specialist Ductwork Contractors working with the Nuclear and Rail Industries on a global basis. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing and submitting interim applications for payment, ensuring full entitlement is claimed for, agreed with the Client and paid in accordance with the Contract. Will also be responsible for assessing and approving supplier, subcontractor and consultancy payments.

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

The project involves a high amount of HVAC engineering. The candidate must have previous experience and be able to demonstrate managing change of an engineering type in areas such as the following;

• HVAC system drawings/models/specifications/fabrication
• HVAC system changes (re-routes/pressure ratings/material changes/supports/compliancy with specification etc.)
• Siesmic support design/calculations/drawings/fabrication
• HVAC system in-line equipment (AHU’s/dampers/filters/desiccant wheels)
• Ductwork re-measures (BOQ v Construction drawings)
• It is key the candidate has a good understanding of the engineering process to understand, identify and assess any change and carry out the following;
• Notify the Client in accordance with the Contract mechanisms Assess any cost implications associated, submit and agree with the Client.
• Assess any time implications associated, submit and agree with the Client.

• 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