Trainee QS

Quantity Surveyor

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The purpose of the job is to mitigate/minimise risk to the company and maximise profits through effective contract negotiation and commercial management.

REPORTING TO:

Managing Quantity Surveyor

WORKING HOURS:

37.5 hrs per week Full Time, Permanent

PROBATION:

3 months

LOCATION:

Summit House, Alma Park Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SP

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attendance of pre-contract meetings
• Preparation and valuation of interim applications and final accounts
• Identification and notification of variations
• Administration of sub-contracts and sub-sub-contracts including issue of required Notices under the contracts
• Negotiation of subcontracts and sub-sub-contracts
• Preparation of payments for sub-sub-contractors
• Negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assessing and managing credit risks
• Monthly WIP reports for accounts specifying and making provisions for any known/potential risks

• Support the on-going development of F P McCanns position in its key sectors

• Ensure compliance with the Companys policies including Health & Safety
• Observe and comply with all good working practices.

Person Specification - Quantity Surveyor

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Good knowledge of construction contract law
• Experience in contract negotiation
• Experience of administration of contracts and sub-contracts
• Claims and dispute resolution skills and proven record
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Commercially aware
• Time management and organisation skills

• Good computer skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office in particularly Excel
• Ability to work on own initiative, but understand level of responsibility within the team
• Hold a valid driving license

Desirable:

• BSc (Hons 2.1) in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
• Previous experience of working in the Precast Concrete sector
• Hold a current CSCS card