MPI is looking for a Permanent Quantity Surveyor, for our client based in Bedford.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: to be discussed

Car allowance – regular site visits required

A comprehensive benefits package including: Pension, 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell additional days per year, Paycare scheme, sick pay

Flexible working

Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or management.

Multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals

Duties

• Working as part of the projects team, your main responsibilities will be working with the Commercial Manager and Project Managers in managing project costs and value.
• To assist with the delivery of successful projects in terms of:
• Recording of site works for monthly applications (including assessing and agreeing applications from key subcontractors)
• Cost recording and forecast updates
• General contract management duties
• Procure and administer sub-contract packages with support from the Commercial/ Contracts Manager and Project Managers.
• Maintain project forecasts.
• Measurement records for sub-contract works.
• Update costs on a regular basis.
• Assist Project Managers with cost and value reporting.
• Work with and assist the project team with managing the requirements of the contract, notifications etc.
• Assist Commercial Manager and Finance Manager with cashflow management and reporting.
• Monitor project performance against budget and assist Project Managers and Commercial Manager with reporting variances.  
• Communicate commercial learnings throughout the business to improve performance and reduce duplication of errors.

Qualifications &; Experience Required / Desired

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Relevant CSCS qualification
• Full driving licence
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a Contractor’s organisation. Experience in a MEICA contracting organisation desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of NEC 3 &; 4 contract conditions
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work