Building Surveyor Contract Full Time

1 month ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Downing Full time

6 Month FTC
Full Time

We have exciting opportunities available for a Quantity Surveyor to support on our exceptional First Street development. This is a £300 million multi-purpose development, set to be our largest project yet.

As a Quantity Surveyor, your main tasks in the role will focus around Cost Reporting, Risk Management, Sub-Contract Accounts, Client Accounts, Estimating and providing support to the Commercial Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working across new builds, refurbishments, commercial and residential spaces.

We are a family-owned and market leading real estate investment, development, and management business; highly regarded across both commercial and student accommodation sectors, with more than 30 years of experience. Our recent projects include:
~ o The Mont, a 341-bedroom PBSA scheme in Edinburgh City Centre
~ Miles Yard, a purpose built, Grade A office scheme, circa 28,000 ft², in Vauxhall, London


Assist the Construction Team with the preparation of the Project Master programme
Assist in the preparation of co-ordinated design programmes and schedules of drawings/information required to allow cost planning and tendering
Influence the design process and ensure that cost and ease of construction are always taken in to account in the design process
Identify areas of risk and uncertainty and review levels of contingency allowance appropriate to the design stage
When the design is at a stage that is “frozen” submit for approval the Project Cost Plan and provide a schedule of drawings/other documentation on which it has been based
Where the employment of an external contractor is to be considered assist the Employer’s Agent in preparing a suitable list of tenderers and advise on procurement strategy, tendering procedures and contract arrangements
Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement
Attend progress meetings with consultants and the construction team (including sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate) at monthly or more frequent intervals.
Identify requirements for Sub-Contract Warranties and ensure that documentation is properly issued, agreed and executed
Manage the construction cost of the project within the approved cost plan.
Analysis of the Project Cost Plan and allocate allowances to individual works packages taking into account the design interfaces and the logical sequence of works
Produce and periodically update a cash flow forecast for the project
In conjunction with the site team, and with reference to the Construction Programme, prepare a Procurement Schedule to identify dates/periods that specific drawings/information will be required from the design team to allow tendering of works packages. Such periods to make full allowance of any early specialist design development required.
Prepare list of suitable Sub-Contractors for each work package, ensure that potential sub-contractors have adequate resources and are cable of carrying out the works prior to inclusion on the list. Obtain references for any Sub-Contractors that have not previously worked for the company. Generally, between three and five Sub-Contractors should be approached.
Prepare detailed Sub-Contract tender packages and ensure that all relevant contractual documentation is included.
In conjunction with the site team interrogate all tender returns and check if they are compliant with the tender documentation and are fully inclusive, negotiate with Sub-Contractors to get best price
For each work package complete a Sub-Contract Authorisation form summarising all the tender returns and giving a recommendation to let the works to a particular Sub-Contractor. Prior to letting any package ensure that a Sub-Contract pre-selection meeting has taken place and the relevant members of the site team (including consultants) have attended
Place orders with Sub-Contractors/Suppliers and ensure that documentation is in place that protects the company’s position both financially and contractually
Manage Sub-Contract Packages and ensure that the cost plan is not exceeded
Manage the payment of Sub-Contractors, suppliers and, where appropriate, consultants. Ensure that any variations claimed by Sub-Contractors are thoroughly checked with the site team for validity. Aim to achieve the settlement of all Sub-Contractor final accounts within 3 months of practical completion. Provide and update a report on the status of final account negotiations

degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, ONC and HNC level.
Working knowledge of the construction industry, commercial and procurement processes and procedures
Competitive salary
~ Car allowance
~25 days holiday + bank holidays
~ Contributory pension
~ Life assurance policy
~ Permanent Health Insurance scheme
~ Employee Assistance Program

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