Quantity Surveyor

2 days ago

Motherwell, United Kingdom Fetch Recruitment Full time
Job Description

Main Purpose of the role:

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for all the commercial aspects of the project. Maximising the financial effectiveness and profitability of projects through diligent application of proper contractual and commercial practises with careful management of risk.


Reporting to:

Commercial Manager


Key Relationships:

Commercial Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, Sub Contractors


Role and Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly, interim and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, amounts for contract, subcontractors, specialists and suppliers.

Provide timely, accurate valuations and where required, cost forecasts and cash flows.

Financial control of variations to the Contract.

Maintain good relations with Clients and their representatives at all times. Represent the Company's interest at meetings held in connection with works on the relevant contract.

Place subcontract work packages under relevant contract, in accordance with the procurement schedule.

Carefully examine contract documents for all contracts under his control including contract conditions, bills of quantities, drawings, and other design information taking particular note of unreasonable terms, restrictions, special risks, forms of measurement, general accuracy and clarity of quantities and ensure that documents reasonably represent the work undertaken.

Carry out detailed site measurement of works in progress including negotiations and agreements with Clients representatives for valuations of re-measured work as soon as each section is completed.

Attend site progress meetings upon request or whenever it is considered in the company's interest to do so.

Liaise with the Contract Manager/Project Manager in carefully recording all details involving contractual delays due to late receipt of design information, delays by subcontractors and suppliers, and any other means. Ensure the Company's interests are fully protected by correspondence and by any other means. Organise in liaison with the Divisional Quantity Surveyor, the preparation of contractual claims.

Liaise with other Departments to ensure that prompt and adequate payments are received by the company for all work undertaken and ensure that prompt payments are made for all services rendered to the company.

Safeguard all monies, property, documents and confidential information belonging to the Company, Clients or Personnel.

Ensuring that subcontractors are selected in accordance with the CCS Management System.

Liaison with the Quality/Safety Manager regarding the assessment of subcontractors.

Ad hoc duties include liaising with client and sub-contractors on Operational issues and issuing the appropriate documentation.


Safety Requirements

You will…

-Comply with the company’s safety policies and all other company policies applicable to the effective discharge of your role

-Be familiar with all safety requirements relevant to your post

-Lead in the effective communication & implementation of safety related initiatives that apply to the works under your control.

-Attend client and company safety meetings/briefings as required, ensuring full attendance from your team (s) where you have responsibility to do so

-Engage and promote the Company’s ‘CLOSE CALL’ reporting

-Comply with ‘working time directive’ (WTD)


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Certifications

You will…

Bsc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar, or;

Bsc in related fields in which skills are interchangeable and relevant to the role, i.e. Civil Engineering.


Technical Competency Skills…

You will have the following

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word (E).

Very high organisation skills (E).

Ability to prioritise works to suit contract (E).


Skills

You will…

Have good interpersonal communication (verbal, written and listening) skills, that will support the delivery of your duties and able to clearly explain tasks and inspire others with varying backgrounds

Have high standards of attention to detail in all aspects of your work

Show initiative and know when to escalate issues for Supervisor/ Management support.

Be a team player with regards to sharing information, helping to resolve a problem, working towards common goals, properly dividing tasks between team members, etc.

Have the ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines



Personal attributes

You will…

Show responsible and professional care when in possession of your PPE, plant, tools, vehicles and any other items of equipment that you are required to use in the course of carrying out your duties.

Have the willingness to develop existing and new hard and soft skills

Have enthusiasm and personal drive when completing tasks and achieving goals

Have excellent timekeeping management

Treat people fairly and make decisions consistent with clearly expressed standards

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