Quantity Surveyor

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom IES Utilities Group Ltd Full time
About the job [GAS-009] Quantity Surveyor - Manchester

Job Opportunity:

Experienced Quantity Surveyor IES Utilities Group Ltd
Location: Manchester with travel to siteWorking Hours: Full time - Monday to FridayRate: Competitive rate per day (dependent on experience)Contract Type: Self-employed (CIS) or PAYE, long-term opportunity

About UsIES Utilities Group Ltd is one of the fastest-growing contractors in the UK utility market. With a dozen major clients across five business divisions, we deliver a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects across the UK.

About the RoleWe are looking for a proficient Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen to join our gas team and support the delivery of critical gas infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. This is a Manchester based role with occasional visits to sites across the UK. This role offers opportunities for growth into regional responsibilities, offering long-term stability and career progression.

The successful candidate will work across a range of civil and mechanical gas-related projects, managing the full spectrum of commercial activities in collaboration with our field based operational delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction:
  • Review and analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
  • Prepare accurate and competitive cost plans and estimates.
  • Identify and mitigate potential cost risks.
  • Assist in the procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiations.
Construction Phase:
  • Monitor and track project costs against the budget.
  • Value engineer and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prepare and submit project valuations.
  • Manage and resolve cost disputes and claims.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards.
  • Ensure payment applications are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Ensure early warnings and compensation events are submitted and responded within contractual time scales.
    • Undertake site visits to assess progress and ensure compliance with contract terms.
    • Prepare and review cost and value reports and margin analysis for projects on a weekly basis; summarise and present to the project team.
    • Track project costs, identifying any potential overruns, risks, or savings.
    • Prepare and submit progress reports, payment applications, invoices, and conduct final accounts.
    • Manage change control in accordance with the contract, collate evidence to support change event applications, and negotiate final outcomes.
    • Evaluate and process subcontractor payment applications, including change events.
    • Track and report on cash flow, monitor incoming payments, and ensure timely payments are received in accordance with contract terms.
    • Attend weekly client meetings, ensuring timely completion of actions.
    Post-Construction:
    • Prepare final accounts and cost reports.
    • Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project costs and financial transactions.
    Other Duties:
    • Provide support to other members of the project team.
    • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes and procedures.
    • Collaborate with project managers, planners, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely, on-budget project completion.
    • Conduct valuations and manage day-to-day project financials.
    Requirements
    • Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques.
    • Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
    • Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
    • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
    • Experience in the Civils/Mechanical/Utilities sectors an advantage.
    Education / Experience
    • A minimum of 2 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor OR a Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying with at least a years experience.
    If you're looking for a challenging, long-term role within a dynamic team, apply today to join IES and make a fantastic contribution in helping to maintain and build new infrastructure in the UK.

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