Construction Cost Manager

4 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Farrans Construction Full time

About the Role

Farrans Construction is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for monitoring the control of costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate financial reporting to achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
  • Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually.
  • Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule.
  • Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract.
  • Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets.
  • Ensure that Farrans Construction is compliant with all contractual requirements.
  • Monitor project expenditure against budget.
  • Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections.
  • Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost.
  • Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.
  • Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable and documentation to clients.

Requirements

  • Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects.
  • Strong understanding of modern building techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues.
  • Strong understanding of construction contract conditions.
  • Appreciation of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of a construction solutions.
  • Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software.

What We Offer

Farrans Construction offers a competitive base salary, car allowance, payment of an annual professional membership, contributory pensions plan, health shield, and 34 days annual leave. We also offer living away from home allowance, accommodation costs, daily allowance, and travel costs.



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